With less than a month remaining until the Stanley Cup Playoffs commence, the Vegas Golden Knights find themselves in a relatively secure position to clinch a postseason berth. The Golden Knights have reclaimed the Pacific Division lead but face a formidable 12-point deficit in their pursuit of the Western Conference's top seed, currently held by the Winnipeg Jets. After a dominant December stretch that briefly saw them emerge as the NHL's premier team with a two-point advantage over Winnipeg and Washington, the Golden Knights stumbled in January, posting a .500 record and temporarily surrendering their divisional lead. While Vegas has since regained control of the Pacific, their competitors haven't faltered.
Published: 03/20/2025
Author: Las Vegas Sun
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