It’s rare that a modern day hockey expansion team misses its first postseason in its 5th season; it could happen this year, and if it does - Saturday, April 16, 2022 was the fulcrum point. #VGKvsNJD 1/14 For on 4/16/22, the @GoldenKnights played at the @EdmontonOilers in a game it didn’t even have to win in order to get back into playoff position…Vegas started that day a point back of the @LAKings, and having played one game less than LA… #VGKvsNJD 2/14

As in the first game on March 4 in Columbus, the @LAKings scored first - former Captain Dustin Brown’s 9th goal and 28th point (9-19), from Blake Lizotte at even strength, 1:41 into the game. 1-0 Kings. #LAKvsCBJ Unlike the first meeting, the @lakings scored to take a 2-0 lead; it was number 24 Phillip Danault’s 24th goal and 48th point (24-24), assisted by Viktor Arvidsson and (Thousand Oaks native) Trevor Moore at 7:02 1st, even strength. #LAKvsCBJ

Interesting matchup tonight at @cryptocomarena by two playoff bubble teams. @BlueJacketsNHL visit, having won 2 in a row and 3 of 4, but if the @Capitals get at least a point at @CanadiensMTL, the Blue Jackets will be officially eliminated. #LAKvsCBJ Meanwhile, the host @LAKings have lost 4 of their last 5 - with all 4 losses this month, and in regulation - and if the @GoldenKnights get even a point at @EdmontonOilers, LA will be outside the playoffs… #LAKvsCBJ