The Vegas Golden Knights will be closely watching the games on Monday night.
Despite being idle, the Golden Knights have a chance to clinch a playoff berth depending on the outcome of the Calgary Flames versus Colorado Avalanche game.
Here’s the scenario for Vegas to secure their playoff spot:
• If the Flames lose to the Avalanche in regulation time.
If Calgary wins in regulation or extends the game to overtime, Vegas will need to wait for another opportunity to advance to the playoffs.
The Golden Knights are aiming to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh time in their eight seasons since joining the league.
Vegas reached the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural 2017-18 season and won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23.
The Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, and Washington Capitals have already secured their playoff berths.
Vegas, with a record of 45-20-8 and 98 points, currently leads the Pacific Division and will seek to extend their six-game winning streak when they next play on Tuesday at home against the Edmonton Oilers.
Tristan Blackwood