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Dorofeyev Scores in OT to Give Golden Knights 3-2 Win over Ducks and 3-2 Series Lead
Zellweger tied it late with his first playoff goal as Anaheim overcame a third-period deficit and forced extra time in Game 5.
On Tuesday, Vegas Golden Knights forward Pavel Dorofeyev scored a rebound goal 4:10 into overtime, giving the team a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series.
The Golden Knights lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 heading into Game 6 on Thursday in Anaheim, where the Ducks—making their first playoff appearance in eight years—face elimination.
Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl put his team ahead in the third period, but Anaheim Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger scored his first career playoff goal with 3:05 remaining to force overtime.
Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal made 25 saves in regulation; Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb received a five-minute major and game misconduct for hitting Ducks forward Ryan Poehling early in the game.
The Golden Knights aim for their first conference final since winning the Stanley Cup in 2023, with center Jack Eichel recording his league-leading 13th assist of the playoffs on the overtime winner.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 (1-0, 0-0; 1-1, 1-0) in overtime at home in the second round of the Stanley Cup Western Conference and took a three-two lead overall.