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April 28, 2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights are facing a critical moment in their playoff journey as they prepare for Game 4 against the Utah Mammoth, trailing 2-1 in the series. The Knights dropped Game 2 at home and Game 3 on the road, with the latter resulting in a 4-2 loss, where the Mammoth scored four unanswered goals before late efforts from Jack Eichel and Nic Dowd.

In response, head coach John Tortorella expressed confidence, stating, 'We're ready to play' multiple times during a press conference, emphasizing the team's mindset ahead of this must-win game. To bolster their offensive output, significant adjustments to the lines and power-play units have been made.

Following the loss in Game 4, the Knights are gearing up for Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena, scheduled for April 29th at 7 PM, where they aim to bring the series back to a tie. Meanwhile, the electric atmosphere created by fans at home games is expected to provide a much-needed boost for the team, as they've shown strong support throughout the playoffs.

Game 5 will be pivotal, as it could either see the Mammoth advance with a 3-1 series lead or allow the Golden Knights to tie it at 2-2 and shift the momentum back in their favor.

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