Against Dallas, one of the big playoff competitors, came Vancouver's sixth straight victory.
Elias Pettersson scored two goals and assists in the 6-2 victory, which means that the star Swede now has 18 points in his last ten matches.
To say that Elias Pettersson and Vancouver's peak of form have come in the count's time is no understatement.
The team looked for a long time to be calculated from a playoff spot, but after lining up victories, they are now very much in the fight.
At the same time, Vegas, which is one point ahead of Vancouver in the table, lost heavily to bottom team New Jersey last night.
Facts: The playoffs in the Western Conference
A total of eight teams advance from each conference to the playoffs.
In the NHL's Eastern Conference, eight teams are already ready, while in the Western Conference, four teams are ready: Colorado, Calgary, St. Louis and Minnesota.
The following teams settle for the last four places:
5. Edmonton, 94 points, 76 games played
Remaining matches: Dallas (h), Colorado (h), Columbus (b), Pittsburgh (b), San Jose (h), Vancouver (h)
Swedes: Oscar Klefbom (injured)
Comment: It takes a lot for Edmonton, led by superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, to miss the playoffs.
On the one hand, the team has an advantage considering that they are already five in the conference and on the other hand, they have a relatively advantageous game schedule.
6. Nashville, 91 points, 76 games
Remaining matches: Calgary (h), Tampa Bay (b), Minnesota (h), Calgary (h), Colorado (b), Arizona (b)
Swedes: Mattias Ekholm, Filip Forsberg
Comment: Nashville has impressed.
Filip Forsberg is having a great season and Roman Josi still has the opportunity to reach 100 points - as a fullback.
However, Nashville's game schedule is the most difficult on paper.
In addition to Arizona in the final round, they will face top teams and it will take a lot to finish last.
7. Dallas, 91 points, 76 games
Remaining matches: Edmonton (b), Calgary (b), Seattle (h), Vegas (h), Arizona (h), Anaheim (h)
Swedes: John Klingberg, Jacob Peterson
Comment: A heavy 2-6 loss to Vancouver makes it all the more difficult for Dallas.
The problem for the team from Texas is that they score few goals going forward and then it becomes difficult when the defense does not work, as against Vancover tonight.
8. Los Angeles, 90 points, 77 games
Remaining matches: Anaheim (b), Chicago (h), Anaheim (h), Seattle (b), Vancouver (b)
Swedes: Tobias Björnfot, Alexander Edler, Jacob Moverare, Lias Andersson, Viktor Arvidsson, Carl Grundström, Adrian Kempe
Comment: After some heavy years, Los Angeles is starting to sniff at the playoffs again.
The team has a relatively simple game schedule but has one match more played than the competitors, which can put sticks in the wheel.
9. Vegas, 87 points, 77 games
Remaining matches: Washington (h), San Jose (h), Dallas (b), Chicago (b), St Louis (b)
Swedes: Robin Lehner, Mattias Janmark, William Karlsson
Comment: That Vegas risks missing a playoffs can be seen as a bang.
Despite the addition of Jack Eichel and team captain Mark Stone returning from injury, things continue to be tough.
The game schedule is also quite tough and the risk is great that Vegas will miss the playoffs for the first time.
10. Vancouver, 86 points, 76 games
Remaining matches: Ottawa (h), Minnesota (b), Calgary (b), Seattle (h), Los Angeles (h), Edmonton (b)
Swedes: Elias Pettersson, Nils Höglander, Oliver Ekman Larsson
Comment: Strongest of all with six straight victories.
The disadvantage for Vancouver is precisely that it is already some points behind.
But if it continues like this, then it can still go the way.
Winnipeg, who are eleven on 81 points, still have a minimal chance of reaching the playoffs.