After a Jamie Benn hat trick in the first period, with all goals assisted by Alexander Radulov, the Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in the final game of the regular season. Though the offense turned on and dominated the Stars in the second and third period, outshooting the Stars 28-8, the Kings gave up four goals in two consecutive games.
The playoff bracket is now set. The Kings will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round. Vegas has defied all expectations and is perhaps the best expansion team in American sports history, winning the Pacific Division with 109 points.