Jonathan Marchessault scored 20 seconds into overtime, and the Golden Knights pulled out a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday in front of an announced crowd of 18,131.
Marchessault finished with two goals, and William Karlsson added a goal and an assist for the Knights (49-22-7, 105 points).
The Knights lead San Jose by seven points and can clinch the Pacific Division title with a victory or overtime/shootout loss against the Sharks when the teams meet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
St. Louis’ Chris Thorburn tied the game at 3 less than seven minutes into the third period with his first goal since Dec.