Edmonton Oilers (42-26-5 ... is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Oilers won the last meeting 6-3. TOP PERFORMERS: Tomas Hertl has 31 goals and 28 assists for the Golden Knights.

The Vegas Golden Knights could clinch a playoff spot tonight if they can beat the Edmonton Oilers tonight ... They'll be without Tomas Hertl, Ilya Samsonov and likely Alex Pietrangelo.

Hertl's injury comes as the Golden Knights, who are on a three-game winning streak, try to secure the Pacific Division title. They have 92 points, five more than both Edmonton and Los Angeles.