Knights Seek Division Title in Finale Against Kraken

Vegas needs a point to clinch the Pacific Division in season-ending matchup with Seattle.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and ice broken down into overlapping planes of color representing the team uniforms of the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken.The high-stakes season finale between the Golden Knights and Kraken will determine the Pacific Division champion.Seattle Today

The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Seattle Kraken in their final regular season game on Wednesday, needing just a single point to clinch the Pacific Division title. The Knights have yet to defeat the Kraken this season, making the matchup a crucial one as they look to secure their division crown.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights have been one of the NHL's top teams all season, but have struggled against the upstart Kraken. A division title would give Vegas home-ice advantage in the playoffs as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Golden Knights enter the game with a 51-21-10 record, good for 112 points and a slim lead over the Kraken in the Pacific Division. Vegas has gone 0-2-1 against Seattle this season, making Wednesday's finale a must-win if they want to avoid potentially falling out of the top spot in the division.

  • The game will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • This is the final regular season game for both teams.

The players

Vegas Golden Knights

A professional ice hockey team based in Paradise, Nevada that plays in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Seattle Kraken

An expansion NHL team that began play in the 2021-22 season, based in Seattle, Washington and playing in the Pacific Division.

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What they’re saying

“We know what's at stake - a division title and home-ice advantage. We've had a great season, but we have one more big game to take care of.”

— Mark Stone, Captain, Vegas Golden Knights

“The Kraken have been a tough matchup for us all year, but we're ready for the challenge. This is the kind of game you live for as a player.”

— Jonathan Marchessault, Forward, Vegas Golden Knights

What’s next

If the Golden Knights earn a point against the Kraken, they will clinch the Pacific Division title. The NHL playoffs will begin shortly after the conclusion of the regular season.

The takeaway

The Golden Knights have a chance to cap off an impressive regular season by clinching the Pacific Division title, but they'll have to get past a tough Kraken team that has had their number so far this year. A division title would give Vegas home-ice advantage as they look to make a deep playoff run.