Golden Knights edge Jets 6-2, inch toward division title
PUBLISHED Apr 14, 2026, 1:18 AM ET
Read, Watch or Listen
Las Vegas — The Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 on Monday night as Jack Eichel recorded one goal and three assists and Mark Stone scored and added two assists, combining for seven points to anchor Vegas's offense; Reilly Smith, Ivan Barbashev and Rasmus Andersson also contributed goals in the victory. Vegas moves within one win of clinching the Pacific Division and would secure home-ice advantage through at least two playoff rounds with a victory over visiting Seattle in Wednesday's regular-season finale; earlier Monday the Los Angeles Kings beat Seattle, which officially eliminated Winnipeg from playoff contention, while Mark Scheifele reached 101 points despite the Jets' loss.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Early season: Bruce Cassidy is replaced as Golden Knights coach by John Tortorella.
- Under Tortorella, Vegas compiled an unbeaten-in-regulation run reported as 6-0-1.
- Monday night: Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-2; Eichel and Stone combined for seven points.
- Earlier Monday: Los Angeles Kings defeated the Seattle Kraken, eliminating Winnipeg from playoff contention.
- Wednesday regular-season finale: Vegas can clinch the Pacific Division with a win over visiting Seattle.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Golden Knights fan, this is a big moment. A win on Wednesday means a division title and home-ice advantage for two playoff rounds. It's a testament to the team's hard work and resilience under new coach John Tortorella.
- Articles Published:
- 7
- Right Leaning:
- 0
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
- 7
- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%
The Vegas Golden Knights benefited from standout performances by Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, moving them within one win of clinching the Pacific Division and potentially securing home-ice advantage for early playoff rounds.
The Winnipeg Jets suffered elimination from playoff contention after the Kings' result; despite Mark Scheifele reaching 101 points, the team failed to secure postseason qualification.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
No left-leaning sources found for this story.
From Center
Golden Knights edge Jets 6-2, inch toward division title
9NEWS Winnipeg Free Press Brandon Sun Sportsnet TSN Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer TSNFrom Right
No right-leaning sources found for this story.
Comments