The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Second Round. The Golden Knights advanced by defeating the host Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Game 6 of the first round on Thursday. The Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings with a 6-4 win in Game 6 on Thursday.

Facing elimination in Game 6 of their first-round series with Vegas, the Wild were unable to play with a lead — which was critical in these half-dozen games — and fell 3-2 on Thursday, with the Golden Knights claiming the series 4-2.

A defensive pinch. A well-timed saucer pass. And Jack Eichel skating freely up the ice. It all added up to the decisive play that swung momentum to the Vegas Golden Knights in a 3-2 Game 6 victory that ended the Wild’s season Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.