Facing elimination in Game 6 of their first-round series with Vegas, the Wild were unable to play with a lead — which was critical in these half-dozen games — and fell 3-2 on Thursday, with the Golden Knights claiming the series 4-2.

The Vegas Golden Knights took a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena with a 3-2 overtime victory. Brett Howden scored his second postseason overtime goal in the win. Here's what select Golden Knights players and head coach Bruce Cassidy had to say following the victory.

After five quiet games to start the first round, the Vegas Golden Knights’ captain broke through with a great performance in Thursday night’s Game 6 to eliminate the Minnesota Wild. He scored the eventual game-winning — and series-clinching — goal,