Vegas Golden Knights clinch Pacific Division with 4-1 win over Kraken

sportsApr 16, 2026526

The Vegas Golden Knights clinched the Pacific Division for the second straight year and secured the West's top seed with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Shane Wright opened the scoring for Seattle with his 12th goal of the season before Vegas rallied with four unanswered goals to win. The division title locks Vegas into a first-round playoff matchup against the Mammoth.

Key Highlights

Vegas clinched Pacific Division for second straight year with a 4-1 win.

Shane Wright scored his 12th goal to give Seattle an early lead.

The Golden Knights will face the Mammoth in the first round.

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oilerhockey.comGolden Knights win Pacific Division, will play Mammoth in Round 1 - OilerHockey

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