Jack Eichel scored one minute into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3‑2 win over the Colorado Avalanche, securing a playoff spot. The victory moved Vegas to 91 points, taking the Pacific Division lead from Edmonton. Coach John Tortorella’s squad has won five of six games since his arrival in the final weeks of the regular season game.

Carter Hart stopped 30 shots, including a crucial save on Devon Toews. Eichel collected the rebound, slalomed past Mackenzie Blackwood, and finished the goal. Blackwood recorded 26 saves for Colorado, which also lost defenseman Josh Manson to an upper‑body injury and coach Jared Bednar after a puck struck his head during the third period, forcing a medical evaluation for safety.

With the win, Vegas now sits atop the Pacific, while Colorado, despite clinching the Presidents’ Trophy, must face a tough matchup in Edmonton on Monday. The Avalanche’s loss of Bednar and Manson could ripple through their playoff run, and the Knights’ offensive burst signals a strong finish to the season as the regular season draws to a close for all.