Vegas vs Columbus: prediction for the NHL game

Vegas played five games in a row at home, delivering mostly successful results. They suffered one bitter defeat to Carolina (2:4), conceding two goals in the third period. The Golden Knights also experienced minor problems against Minnesota, but didn't allow the Wild to level the score and won in regulation (3:2).

The Knights won the rest of the games quite easily, looking especially great against Detroit (5:2) and Vancouver (7:4). Overall, Vegas are in excellent form and will be looking to collect another two points at home.

Columbus also mostly played at home recently. They lost two out of four games to the Rangers (3:5) and Washington (3:4), both goaltenders Korpisalo and Merzlikin acting unreliably. But the Blue Jacketsmanaged to prevail over Detroit (5:3) and Colorado (4:2).

After that, the Jackets travelled to Arizona, where they snatched a strong-willed victory in the shootout (4:5 SO). Forward Jenner had an excellent game and scored a double.