Takeaways from the Ducks' 3-2 Overtime Loss to the Golden Knights, Vegas Leads Series 3-2
Chances were traded from end-to-end as both teams vied for the series lead in a pivotal Game 5, and depth scoring options stepped up when their respective teams needed them most.
Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville speaks to the media after their Game 5 overtime loss (2-3) to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights entered Game 5 with a 2-2 series tie after the teams split the first four games, with each team winning one home game and one road game. The Ducks had a better approach in Game 4 after going down early in Game 3 and never being able to properly recover.
They scored first and, despite the Golden Knights tying the game twice, never relinquished the lead the entire game. Their power play also broke through in Game 4 after going 0-for-11 through the first three games of the series. Takeaways from the Ducks' 4-3 Win over the Golden Knights, Series Tied 2-2 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 2, Game 5 - Ducks vs.
Golden Knights Gameday Preview (05/12/26) Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella said after Game 4 that he felt his team took too many penalties (they took four minor penalties). The Ducks have had 15 power play opportunities compared to the Golden Knights' 12 power play opportunities through four games. The Ducks have scored twice on the power play this series (both in Game 4) while the Golden Knights have scored thrice.
Mason McTavish, Olen Zellweger and Ian Moore were inserted into the Game 4 lineup in favor of Jansen Harkins and Tyson Hinds, who were healthy scratches, and Drew Helleson, who missed Game 4 with an undisclosed injury. Captain Radko Gudas was a game-time decision for Game 4, but did not play. He was ruled out for Game 5 by head coach Joel Quenneville following Tuesday's morning skate.
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