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Vegas Wins 5-1, Marner Leads to West Final

5/16/2026

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Summary

Golden Knights Advance

Vegas Golden Knights beat Anaheim Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 on May 15, 2026, advancing to the Western Conference final versus the Colorado Avalanche.
Mitch Marner scored 1:02 into the first period, added an assist and posted a league-leading 18 points in 12 playoff games.
Pavel Dorofeyev’s two goals raised his playoff total to nine, the league high.
Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy on March 29, 2026, hired John Tortorella and finished the regular season 7-0-1.

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Beckett Sennecke Breakout

Rookie forward Beckett Sennecke emerged as a breakout star for the Ducks in Game 6 loss.
Coach Joel Quenneville said the postseason run gave the team a valuable learning curve.
Backup goaltender Lukas Dostal made his first playoff appearance and stopped 16 shots in the decisive game.
Defenseman Dylan Coghlan filled in for suspended Brayden McNabb, finishing with a +3 rating and four hits.

History

Historical Context

Chicago’s 2015 Stanley Cup, won 4-2 over Tampa Bay, marked the franchise’s sixth championship and third title in six seasons, echoing its 2010 triumph. The back-to-back successes illustrate how NHL clubs repeatedly turn to proven coaches to spark playoff runs, and influence league-wide hiring trends.

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Golden Knights Advance

Vegas Golden Knights beat Anaheim Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 on May 15, 2026, advancing to the Western Conference final versus the Colorado Avalanche.
Mitch Marner scored 1:02 into the first period, added an assist and posted a league-leading 18 points in 12 playoff games.
Pavel Dorofeyev’s two goals raised his playoff total to nine, the league high.
Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy on March 29, 2026, hired John Tortorella and finished the regular season 7-0-1.

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