Leon Draisaitl extended his lead in the NHL goal-scoring race, netting his 52nd of the season during a crucial 5-on-3 power play that led the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite the loss, the Golden Knights secured a playoff berth due to the Calgary Flames' defeat.

Vegas, however, couldn't capitalize on opportunity, as their six-game winning streak came to an end. With only seven points separating them from the Oilers in the Pacific Division, the battle intensifies as both teams have eight regular-season games remaining.

In addition to Draisaitl's performance, Jake Walman and Viktor Arvidsson also found the net for the Oilers, while Calvin Pickard made 20 saves. Pavel Dorofeyev and Nicolas Roy contributed goals for the Golden Knights, with Dorofeyev leading the team with 32 goals this season. Notably, Jack Eichel's impressive six-game point streak concluded in this match.