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Howden OT Lifts Knights Past Mammoth

Published April 30, 2026 · Updated April 30, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Brett Howden scored the game-winning goal in double overtime, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and a 3-2 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup.

The Golden Knights' resilience paid off as Howden beat Karel Vejmelka 5:28 into the second period of overtime. The victory gives Vegas a commanding 3-2 series lead with Game 6 scheduled for Friday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. hilogame.news

Howden has a knack for delivering in big moments, having scored overtime winners in last year's playoffs against Minnesota and during the 2023 Western Conference Finals against Dallas. Despite not registering a shot on goal through four periods, the forward's persistence led to the game-winner, demonstrating the resiliency coach John Tortorella has emphasized throughout the series.

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