ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Vegas Golden Knights are moving on after a dominant 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series Thursday night at Honda Center.

The Knights jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with Mitch Marner scoring a dazzling goal just 1:02 into the game. Marner’s tally, set up by a stretch pass from William Karlsson, featured multiple forehands, backhands, and a between-the-legs move.

“(The goal) was so sick,” defenseman Shea Theodore said. “But that’s (Marner). He’s so good on his edges and finding different ways to get things done.”

Brett Howden added a short-handed goal later in the first period, tying an NHL record for most short-handed goals in a single postseason with three. The assist came from Marner, who leads the league in playoff scoring.

Theodore also scored on the power play, and the Knights never looked back. Goaltender Adin Hill made 26 saves to seal the win.

“You want to score first, especially being on the road,” Theodore said. “Try and quiet the crowd. I thought we played great, and that’s what we had to do. We had the right mindset coming in. Guys wanted to work and get the job done. It was good to see the result.”

The series win marks another successful close-out for Vegas, which also eliminated Utah in Game 6 of the first round. The Knights now face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference final, beginning Wednesday in Denver.

“It’s about will, about chipping out some things that might be hurting you,” coach John Tortorella said before the game. “I always think it comes down to a big play or a big save or a big momentum swing.”

Tortorella did not speak to the media after the game, with no explanation given.

Vegas played without defenseman Brayden McNabb, who was suspended for Game 6 after a major penalty and ejection in Game 5. Theodore stepped up, playing some of the best hockey of his career.

Now comes the ultimate test: the top-seeded Avalanche. But the Knights, a veteran team, are not intimidated.