Knights Aim to Snap Skid Against Rival Oilers

Second-place in the Pacific Division on the line as Vegas hosts Edmonton in key late-season clash.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 9:25am

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The Vegas Golden Knights will host the Edmonton Oilers in a crucial Pacific Division matchup on Thursday night. Vegas has struggled since the Olympic break, going 5-10-0 and falling behind 3-0 in seven of their last 14 games. Meanwhile, the Oilers have won five of their last nine and are led by superstar Connor McDavid, who recently reached 400 career goals and 1,200 career points. The winner of this game will take over second place in the division with 10 games left in the regular season.

Why it matters

This late-season clash between the Golden Knights and Oilers has major playoff implications, as the winner will take over second place in the Pacific Division. With both teams fighting for postseason positioning, this game could prove crucial in determining home-ice advantage should they meet in the playoffs.

The details

The Golden Knights have sputtered since the Olympic break, going 5-10-0 and falling behind 3-0 in seven of their last 14 games. They've scored just five total goals in their last five games and have a goal differential of 0 for the season. Meanwhile, the Oilers have won five of their last nine games and are led by superstar Connor McDavid, who recently reached 400 career goals and 1,200 career points.

  • The game will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • The Oilers and Knights have two more regular season meetings, including one on April 4 in Edmonton.

The players

Connor McDavid

The Oilers' superstar center recently reached 400 career goals and 1,200 career points, becoming the third-fastest player in NHL history to reach the 1,200-point milestone.

Rasmus Andersson

The Golden Knights defenseman has been critical of the team's tendency to fall behind 3-0 in games, saying "We don't stop the bleeding soon enough."

Colton Sissons

The Golden Knights forward acknowledged the team has been in the position of trailing 3-0 "a little bit too often" this season, saying "It's tough being down three goals this time of year."

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What they’re saying

“We've just got to find ways to win hockey games coming down the stretch. It might not be the same way every night but we definitely have the class of players and the character to find ways. We'll be fine.”

— Colton Sissons, Golden Knights forward

“Frustration won't help you at this point. We've got to find a way to come together... This time of year, it's about wins.”

— Rasmus Andersson, Golden Knights defenseman

What’s next

The winner of Thursday's game will take over second place in the Pacific Division with 10 games remaining in the regular season. The teams will also meet again on April 4 in Edmonton.

The takeaway

This late-season clash between the Golden Knights and Oilers is a crucial game in the race for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. With both teams fighting for home-ice advantage, the outcome of this game could have a major impact on their postseason hopes.