(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)

Golden Knights Beat Ducks 5–1 to Reach Western Conference Finals

The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference Finals after a commanding 5–1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series in Anaheim.

Early Pressure Gives Vegas Control

Mitch Marner made an immediate impact, scoring just 62 seconds into the game and helping set the tone for a dominant first period.

Vegas struck three times in the opening period, taking a 3–0 lead and putting Anaheim under heavy pressure from the start.

Dorofeyev Finishes the Series

Pavel Dorofeyev was the standout in the third period, scoring two goals to seal the win and confirm Vegas’ place in the next round.

His late goals ensured there was no comeback chance for the Ducks.

Strong Contributions Across the Team

Shea Theodore added a power-play goal, while Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal as part of Vegas’ strong first-period performance.

Goaltender Carter Hart made 31 saves for Anaheim, but the Ducks struggled to contain Vegas’ fast-paced attack.

Vegas Eye Another Deep Playoff Run

With this victory, the Golden Knights reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time since their 2023 Stanley Cup-winning campaign.

The result ends Anaheim’s playoff run after their first postseason appearance since 2018, while Vegas continues its push toward another championship challenge.