The Vegas Golden Knights have clinched their fifth playoff berth in the six seasons of their existence, and although that would normally be cause for celebration, the fact is, the Pacific Division and Western Conference Championships could go to any one of six teams.
Vegas currently leads the Pacific Division and Western Conference with 99 points. But that is a very slim margin, and all of the teams behind them in the standings seem to be getting hot during this very important time of the season. During last week’s swing through Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, the Golden Knights were looking very strong with three straight road wins. However, they came home to T-Mobile Arena and looked flat in a 7-2 loss to the Oilers, and even less inspired last night in San Jose where they lost in overtime, 4-3.
It’s nail-biting time for fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, with only seven games remaining in the regular season. It looks like the two teams in the Wild Card positions in the Western Conference, the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets will not be able to overtake our home team. Either, or both teams, sitting outside the playoff picture, the Nashville Predators and Calgary Flames, could overtake Winnipeg for that final playoff spot.
Up near the top of the standings, it is just as bunched up: First place Vegas (99 points), the Edmonton Oilers in second place (97 points), and the third place Los Angeles Kings (96 points) are the top three teams in the Pacific Division, and any one of those strong teams could end up winning the Pacific Division title. It’s going to be a tight race all the way to the end of the regular season.
In the Central Division, it’s just as close with the first place Minnesota Wild (97 points) about to challenge the Vegas Golden Knights for Western Conference supremacy in a home-and-home series Saturday April 1st at T-Mobile Arena, and then back to Minnesota for a game Monday, April 3rd. If either team should sweep that series it would go a long way to determining who gets home-ice advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs. The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche are hot on the Wild’s heels with 94 points each.
The top six teams in the Western Conference are separated by a mere five points, and each team has anywhere from six to eight games remaining in their regular season. Anything can happen, especially in NHL hockey. It’s going to be fun to watch. Go Knights Go!
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12 Wayne Gretzky Items To Celebrate One Of The Greatest NHL Players Of All Time
Oilers Gretzky Jersey
Although he ended his professional playing career with the Rangers, Gretzky’s start with the Oilers and years in his retirement as part of the Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group have but Gretzky as part of the Oilers for years. And now you can grab an authentic Gretzky Oilers jersey.
You can also grab his name and number in an LA Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers jerseys from Fanatics.
Wayne Gretzky Card Plaque
Love his entire career? We absolutely love this one! It features four hockey cards from his time with the Oilers, two when he was this the LA Kings, and two with New York Rangers. This is definitely something that would fit really well in any man cave or sports den.
Wayne Gretzky Framed Player Name Bar
Another great item for the man cave, this replica autograph framed name bar is truly awesome. It measures at 6” x 22” and would be an easy addition to a memorabilia wall.
99: Stories of the Game – Wayne Gretzky’s Memoir
Curious about Gretzky’s life experience? “From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend,” says the description of his memoir. This book is sure to make you feel some massive nostalgia and also long to watch some hockey.
Wayne Gretzky Funko Pops
If you’re a Funko Pop collector this is one you won’t want to miss out on. Featuring each of the four NHL teams he played during his NHL professional career, these awesome Funk Pops of Wayne Gretzky are just a super cool addition to any sports memorabilia collector and hockey fan.
Wayne Gretzky Phenom Gallery Framed Print
I think this is so cool! This print features an illustration where Wayne Gretzky is playing in all of his former teams.
“The Great One” Rangers Tee
Any Rangers fans out there? This could definitely be a fun item to wear to a game or even while you’re at home! It’s available in sizes Small through 3XL and 5XL.
Wayne Gretzky NHL Hockey Hall of Fame Photo
This replica NHL Hockey Fall of Fame photo is really cool. The photo features his stats which makes this a really great hockey find.
Signed Wayne Gretzky Jersey
This is like the Mother-Of-All fan items. A signed Oiler’s jersey by The Great One himself? Yeah, it’s crazy, but we’d bet you don’t know many people who own one.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com.
