Golden Knights Lose Crucial Point in Standings, Fall in OT to Oilers

Vegas fails to secure second point in 4-3 overtime loss, remains in third place in Pacific Division

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:33am

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The Vegas Golden Knights earned a point against the Edmonton Oilers, but failed to secure the second point in a 4-3 overtime loss on Thursday, remaining in third place in the Pacific Division standings.

Why it matters

The loss was a missed opportunity for the Golden Knights to gain ground on the second-place Oilers in the division standings with just nine games remaining in the regular season. The race for playoff positioning in the Pacific Division remains tight, with the Golden Knights trying to hold off the Los Angeles Kings for the third and final automatic playoff spot.

The details

Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal with 1:50 remaining in overtime, after the Golden Knights failed to score on a 4-on-3 power play earlier in the extra period. Golden Knights captain Mark Stone scored twice, but the team was unable to build on the momentum and secure the second point.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Bouchard's game-winning goal came with 1:50 remaining in overtime.

The players

Evan Bouchard

Defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Mark Stone

Captain and right wing for the Vegas Golden Knights, who scored two goals in the game.

Adin Hill

Goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights, who made 25 saves in the game.

Connor McDavid

Center for the Edmonton Oilers.

Jack Eichel

Center for the Vegas Golden Knights.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out these close games. This is a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Mark Stone, Captain, Vegas Golden Knights

What’s next

The Golden Knights will look to bounce back in their next game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the tight Pacific Division race.

The takeaway

The Golden Knights' inability to secure the second point against the Oilers was a missed opportunity to gain ground in the standings, and highlights the importance of closing out close games down the stretch as the playoff race heats up in the Pacific Division.