Daily Nuggets: Oilers Climb Standings, Frozen Four Approaching

The Vegas Golden Knights have returned home after losing in overtime last night to the San Jose Sharks 4-3. They will practice this morning at CNA at 11:30 a.m. before taking on the Minnesota Wild Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights

Playoffs: They didn't win Thursday night, but the Golden Knights still clinched a spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Injury Updates: Shea Theodore is now day-to-day with an injury, and Brayden Pachal has been recalled from the Henderson Silver Knights as a result.

Stretch Run: The Golden Knights have three home-and-home "mini-playoff series" in their stretch run up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Net: The Golden Knights set a rare NHL record the other night, with four different goaltenders getting four straight wins. 

Sudbury: Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar is providing inspiration to the hit hockey TV show "Shorsey."

Canada: Brett Howden is one of many Team Canada players now ineligible to play for Canada's national team.

Edmonton: Don't look now, but the Edmonton Oilers are now second in the Pacific Division standings, passing the LA Kings.

Standings Update: Pacific- VGK 99, EDM 97, LAK 96 | SEA 90, CGY 83. Central- MIN 97, DAL 94, COL 94 | WPG 85, NSH 82

NHL News and National Hockey Now

Boston: The Boston Bruins have officially clinched the President's Trophy.

San Jose: In the Golden Knight's loss, Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun scored two points in his first career NHL game.

Ottawa: An update on the Ottawa Senators sale and new potential owner Ryan Reynolds. 

Colorado: The Avalanche have signed not one but two NCAA free agents to add to their prospect pool.

NCAA: Speaking of NCAA Hockey, the Frozen Four is coming up soon. No Golden Knights prospects this year, but still good fun.