Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Vegas Golden Knights face the Anaheim Ducks with both teams looking to build off of strong starts to the season. The Golden Knights have a 10-0-1 record which is the best in the NHL while the Ducks have a 6-4 record and with five wins in a row, they have leaped to the top of the Pacific Division. Both teams look to remain near the top of the division and the Western Conference and the upcoming game looks to be a great one.
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Golden Knights have looked great on both ends of the ice
The Golden Knights are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.64 goals per game with 12 goals in the last three games. William Karlsson and Jack Eichel have scored seven goals and 16 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Mark Stone, Jonathan Marchessault, and Chandler Stephenson have combined for 10 goals and 14 assists while defensemen Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb have added three goals and 10 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has been one of the best in the NHL, allowing only 2.18 goals per game. McNabb and Theodore have combined for 2.1 defensive point shares and 52 blocked shots to lead the top two pairings while Ben Hutton, Kaedan Korczak, and Alex Pietrangelo have combined for 1.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, Logan Thompson has stepped up with a .931 save percentage and a 2.16 goals-against average on 160 shots with 4.0 goals saved above average.
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Ducks have been carried by their offense
The Ducks are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.30 goals per game with 22 goals in the last five games. Mason McTavish, Ryan Strome, and Frank Vatrano have scored 15 goals and 17 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Troy Terry, Adam Henrique, and Leo Carlsson have combined for nine goals and nine assists while defensemen Cam Fowler and Pavel Mintyukov have added two goals and 10 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.00 goals per game. Radko Gudas and Pavel Mintyukov have combined for 1.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender John Gibson has struggled with a .902 save percentage and a 2.82 goals-against average on 123 shots with -0.5 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Ducks look to extend their winning streak but the Golden Knights have been the team to beat this season and look to take over this game. The Golden Knights should constantly find the back of the net against the Ducks, who allow 3.00 goals per game, with William Karlsson, Jack Eichel, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Golden Knights, who allow only 2.18 goals per game, should limit the Ducks' offense with Shea Theodore, Brayden McNabb, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Logan Thompson to make plenty of big saves. The Golden Knights should win the game with a dominant performance on the road.
Take the Golden Knights money line as road Favorites.
Prediction: Golden Knights (-170)
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Both teams have been led by their offenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both forward units stepping up and finding the back of the net throughout the game. The Ducks, who average 3.30 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Mason McTavish, Frank Vatrano, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Golden Knights, who average 3.64 goals per game, should run up the score with Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Mark Stone, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb pick apart the Ducks' defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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