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Golden Knights Eliminate Wild with 3-2 Game 6 Victory to Advance in NHL Playoffs

Vegas secures a first-round series win while Minnesota extends its playoff drought to nine consecutive exits.

Adin Hill #33 of the Vegas Golden Knights makes a save against Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild during overtime of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on April 26, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Golden Knights defeated the Wild 4-3 in double overtime.
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Overview

  • Jack Eichel's breakaway goal, his first of the series, gave Vegas a crucial lead late in the second period.
  • Adin Hill anchored the Golden Knights' defense with 29 saves, ensuring the series-clinching win.
  • Ryan Hartman scored both goals for the Wild, but Minnesota's playoff struggles continued with their ninth straight first-round elimination.
  • Shea Theodore and Mark Stone each tallied a goal and an assist, contributing heavily to the Golden Knights' offensive effort.
  • Vegas now moves on to face the winner of the Edmonton–Los Angeles series in the Western Conference Semifinals.