Utah Mammoth fall to Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
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The Golden Knights defeated the Mammoth 5-4 in double overtime. Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
The Utah Mammoth fell to the Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday, losing the 2–2 playoff series tie and Game 5.
The big picture: Utah now faces an uphill climb to take home the series, with hardly any room for error.
State of play: The nail-biting game at T-Mobile Arena stretched into double overtime and past midnight, with the Golden Knights securing a 5–4 win.
- It's the second overtime win for the Golden Knights against the Mammoth following Monday's game.
The intrigue: While the Mammoth only arrived in Utah two years ago, the intensity of their matchups against the Golden Knights this week suggests both teams are heading toward rivalry territory.
What's next: The teams face off again Friday for Game 6 at the Delta Center.
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