Golden Knights Edge Flames in OT, Extend Pacific Division Lead

Reilly Smith's overtime goal secures a 3-2 victory over Calgary, clinching a playoff spot for the Kings and keeping Vegas three points ahead of Los Angeles.

Reilly Smith scored twice, including the overtime winner off a fortunate deflection, as the Golden Knights defeated the Flames 3-2 in Calgary.
Shea Theodore contributed three assists, aiding pivotal goals by Smith and Pavel Dorofeyev, who netted his team-leading 33rd of the season.
Backup goaltender Akira Schmid made 21 saves in his first start of the season, ensuring the win for Vegas after a late Calgary rally.
The Flames, now four points behind the Minnesota Wild for the final Western Conference wild-card spot, secured one point but face an uphill playoff battle with six games remaining.
Vegas maintains its three-point lead over the Kings in the Pacific Division and turns its focus to the next matchup against Colorado.