Golden Knights clinch series victory with Brett Howden's overtime goal

In the latest playoff games, held in the United States, the Vegas Golden Knights faced off against the Minnesota Wild in two crucial outings. On Tuesday night, a dramatic overtime game saw Brett Howden score a pivotal goal just 4:05 into overtime, giving the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Wild. This victory allowed Vegas to secure a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference first-round series. Alongside Howden's performance, key contributions came from William Karlsson, Mark Stone, and Jack Eichel, while Adin Hill played a critical role in goal with 20 saves. As the series moved back to Minnesota, the Golden Knights sought to advance to the second round, marking their fifth such achievement in eight years, while the Wild fought to avoid another early playoff exit. On Thursday, the Golden Knights continued their momentum, and Jack Eichel scored his first goal of the series during Game 6, helping the team seal the 3-2 victory that eliminated the Wild. Shea Theodore and Mark Stone also contributed goals for the Golden Knights, who demonstrated their depth and resilience against a determined Wild team. Ryan Hartman attempted to rally the Wild with two goals, but after a series of setbacks, including a previous narrow loss in Game 5 due to an offside call, Minnesota could not overcome the stronger Golden Knights. This series victory was particularly significant for Vegas, as they now poised to face off against the winner of the Edmonton versus Los Angeles series, while the Minnesota Wild faced the harsh reality of being eliminated from the postseason once again after not winning a series since 2015.