Golden Knights beat Wild 7-2 to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs

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Jack Eichel, Nicolas Roy and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist, Chandler Stephenson had four assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 7-2 to clinch a playoff berth for the sixth time in seven seasons.

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel , left, and Tomas Hertl celebrate after Eichel scored against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Las Vegas . Minnesota Wild left wing Liam Ohgren looks on during a face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights , Friday, April 12, 2024, in Las Vegas .

Stephenson had four assists for the third time in his career and first time this season, reaching the 50-point mark for the third consecutive season. The Golden Knights scored three goals on special teams, including two on power plays for the third time in five games. The Knights scored goals on three of their first shots, two of them on special teams. Roy had his first career short-handed goal, and it was the second game in a row the Knights have scored down a man — the first time this season. Dorofeyev and Eichel each scored from the left circle, the latter a one-timer on a power play.

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