The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of elimination in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Florida Panthers, and a crucial Game 5 loss has left fans reeling. In a high-stakes matchup at T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights fell to the Panthers, putting them one step closer to being eliminated from the playoffs. As the series shifts back to Florida, the pressure is mounting on Vegas to regroup and find a way to stay alive in the postseason. In this analysis, ESPN breaks down the key takeaways from the game, hands out grades to the players and coaches, and raises questions about the team's future in the series.

Hurricanes-Golden Knights Game 5 takeaways, grades, questions  ESPN