How the Vegas Golden Knights rallied back from an early series deficit to eliminate the Utah Mammoth
The Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early series deficit to defeat the Utah Mammoth in Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a pair of overtime wins and a decisive Game 6 victory. The Golden Knights will now face the Anaheim Ducks in the second round.
- ▪The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Utah Mammoth in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series.
- ▪Vegas advanced to the Western Conference semifinals for the third time in four years.
- ▪The Golden Knights will play the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
- ▪Utah's second NHL season ended with the loss at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
- ▪Mark Stone and Shea Theodore celebrated a key goal during the Game 6 victory.
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