News Summary

• The Vegas Golden Knights clinched a postseason spot with an overtime win.
• The standout clinch story is Vegas’s overtime confirmation.
• Other playoff-clinching items were also referenced elsewhere in the broader list of stories.
• But the clearly stated, specific clinch event tied to a decisive play was Eichel's OT goal sending the Golden Knights into the playoffs.
• A clinch changes how the teams manage their remaining games.
• The lineup decisions often shift toward health and seeding rather than survival.