Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot
Leon Draisaitl added to his NHL-leading goal total by scoring on a 5-on-3 power play to put the Edmonton Oilers ahead for good Tuesday night, but the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth despite the 3-2 loss.
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