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Golden Knights Pull Ahead in Tight Playoff Series
The Vegas Golden Knights now lead their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series 3–2 after defeating the Minnesota Wild in a dramatic 3–2 overtime win in Game 5 on April 29, 2025.
Brett Howden scored the decisive goal just over four minutes into OT, assisted by Tanner Pearson, as Vegas took control of the best-of-seven series heading into Game 6.
Game 5 Recap: Vegas Rallies in Overtime
Game 5, held at Ball Arena, saw Vegas bounce back from a tight contest to grab a crucial win.
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William Karlsson scored a shorthanded goal
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Mark Stone added a goal for Vegas
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Jack Eichel tallied two assists
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Goalie Adin Hill made 20 stops in net
For Minnesota:
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Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy both found the net
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Joel Eriksson Ek assisted on both goals
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Filip Gustavsson had 23 saves before leaving due to illness
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Marc-Andre Fleury replaced him, stopping 6 shots and setting a new NHL record with his 18th playoff appearance
A potential late-game goal by the Wild was overturned after an offside review, pushing the game into overtime where Vegas ultimately prevailed.
Series So Far: A Battle of Momentum
It’s been a series full of twists:
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The Wild held a 2–1 series lead after a dominant Game 3 performance (5–2) led by Kaprizov’s two-goal effort
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Vegas answered in Game 4 with a 4–3 overtime win, tying things up
Now, after Game 5, the Golden Knights are just one win away from advancing.
Game 6 Preview: Can the Wild Force Game 7?
The series moves to Saint Paul, Minnesota for Game 6 on Thursday, May 1. Vegas will try to finish the job on the road, while the Wild look to push the series to a decisive Game 7.
