Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights face off on Friday in an NHL showdown at T-Mobile Arena.
Bad Start for Blackhawks Season
The Blackhawks come into this game with a 2-5 record overall and they are coming off a loss in the last game. On Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, the Blackhawks failed to score any goals and that led to the defeat. The Blackhawks defense allowed 43 shots on goal and that is going to be the difference here. The Blackhawks on the season are averaging 2.0 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.00 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. Corey Perry has scored two goals and added three assists.
Perfect Start for Golden Knights
It has been a perfect start for the Golden Knights and they sit with a 7-0-0 record overall. In the last game against the Philadelphia Flyers they were tested but they ended up winning 3-2. In goal was Logan Thompson and he saved 26 of the 28 shots he faced. Vegas on the season is averaging 3.86 goals while their defense is giving up 1.86 goals per game. Jack Eichel has scored three goals and added five assists so far this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Blackhawks offense has been awful heading into this game, and the Golden Knights defense is giving up 1.86 goals per game. The Golden Knights defense is going to step up here, and the Blackhawks again are going to struggle to get on the board. The Golden Knights will score at least four goals and that will be enough for them to get the job done. Back the Golden Knights -1.5.
