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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) celebrates after Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin, right, scored against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal with 1:55 to play and the Vegas Golden Knights went on to a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday that clinched their fourth Pacific Division title in the team's eight-year history.
Brett Howden and Nicolas Roy had a goal and an assist each for the Golden Knights, Alexander Holtz scored on the power play and Ivan Barbashev added an empty-netter.