The Golden Knights, who won for the sixth time in their last seven games, increased their lead in the Pacific Division to six points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers.

The Vegas Golden Knights enter Thursday night's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks with a two-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division standings.

The Vegas Golden Knights turned back the clock the day before the NHL Trade Deadline when they acquired Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers for a dream reunion. Smith was one of the original “misfits” from the Vegas expansion draft but left the team after they won the Stanley Cup.

Two teams who have been busy in the trade market face off on Friday night when the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights face the last-place team from the Metropolitan Division, the Pittsburgh Penguins,

It looks like we have finally got our answer with Evander Kane's status, and it's good news for the Edmonton Oilers' trade deadline plans.

Stuart Skinner and the Oilers have dreams of returning to the Stanley Cup Finals, but it won't happen unless they address some flaws.

The Golden Knights spent the first part of the season taking control of the Pacific Division. Then they played only so-so hockey in January and let the Oilers to catch them.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner recognized the message a 5-2 road defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights sent to him and his team, and he downplayed the notion that three games in four nights was a factor when asked if the schedule caught up with them.

Eric Stephens of The Athletic: John Gibson and his latest injury were never expected to keep him out long. On the other hand, he looked downright rusty on Saturday night against Chicago. That was understandable. He allowed six goals on 24 shots. More importantly for Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks is that Gibson is back.

The Vegas Golden Knights have started their five-game home stand with two wins and will look to make it a third tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs.