Vegas Golden Knights fans celebrate a second period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3f04c6e2-c594-4f9b-a5a7-7c929e98ead2.jpeg] Vegas Golden Knights fans celebrate a second period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a playoff spot if the Calgary Flames [http://thn.com/calgary] lose to the Colorado Avalanche [http://thn.com/colorado] in regulation tonight. If the Flames lose to the Avalanche in regulation tonight, the Golden Knights will clinch a playoff spot for the seventh time in eight seasons. The Golden Knights currently sit atop the Pacific Division with 98 points, leading the Los Angeles Kings [http://thn.com/la] by seven points. The Golden Knights have nine games remaining on the schedule and are back in action on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers [http://thn.com/edmonton], who they hold a nine-point lead over. Six of the Golden Knights' last nine games are against Pacific Division teams, and all but two are against teams fighting for a playoff spot. If the playoffs started today, the Golden Knights would battle the Minnesota Wild [http://thn.com/minnesota] in the first round. Due to their point percentage, they currently hold the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, tied with the St. Louis Blues [http://thn.com/stlouis] with 87 points. The postseason in the Western Conference is shaping up to be a gauntlet, with several teams capable of going on a long run. Stay updated with the most interesting Golden Knights stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwiNvfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
