Stanley Cup

Playoffs

Vegas remained in control throughout Game 6. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Just as they were in the first round, the Vegas Golden Knights were pushed by the Anaheim Ducks in a second-round series, but closed it out in stellar fashion.

Mitch Marner scored a spectacular goal 62 seconds into Game 6 and set up a short-handed finish by Brett Howden as part of a three-goal first period as the Golden Knights beat the Ducks 5-1 on Thursday night to advance to the Western Conference final.