Vegas vs Vancouver. NHL Match Prediction and Bets

Current form

Vegas completed a three-game road series that ended up being quite successful. In the first game, the team met Winnipeg and was one step away from defeat, but thanks to the excellent implementation of the numerical superiority, they were able to punish the Jets for violating the rules and tied the score just two minutes before the final whistle, and eventually managed to snatch victory in overtime (3:2). However, the Knights were unable to consolidate their success. In the match with Edmonton, huge problems arose in defense, which led to a rout with a score of 3:6. Goalkeeper Hill was unable to cope with a huge number of shots, reflecting only 82% of them.

Visiting Minnesota, the team was able to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans and regained the lost points. The Knights played much more reliably in defense and did not allow the Wild to realize their powerful attacking potential. It is also worth praising forward Olofsson, who scored twice. In general, the Golden Knights have been in optimal shape for a long time and have been steadily earning points, thanks to which they have already risen to third place in the Western Conference table.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vegas still has Hutton and Lehner in the infirmary, while Barbashev is also questionable.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vegas averages 3.5 goals per game

The Knights have been relying on their attacking line throughout the season, which has brought them the results they want.

• The Golden Knights average 5.5 penalty minutes per game.

The club is known for its very disciplined play and rarely gets sent off.

Current form

Vancouver still can't start earning points consistently, alternating victories with defeats. The "Killers" played at home for a long time, where they did not always achieve the desired result. After a crushing victory over Florida (4:0), the team met Boston and was unable to hold back the opponent pressure, losing by four goals (1:5). Goalkeeper Demko showed his worst side, reflecting only 82% of the shots. Then the club fought Colorado and this time played much more reliably, which allowed them to win with a score of 3:1. Forward Sherwood showed an excellent game, scoring all three goals.

It seemed that a victory over a powerful opponent would give the "killer whales" strength and they would be able to start the away series successfully. However, in the first match the club fought with a far from serious competitor in the person of "Utah" and suffered an offensive defeat in overtime (2:3). At the beginning of the third period, "Vancouver" earned an advantage of two goals, but could not hold on to it and allowed the former "Arizona" to tie the score a few minutes before the final whistle. For now, the team is still in the playoff zone, but its position is quite shaky.

Disqualifications and injuries

Groneck will definitely not be able to take part in the upcoming match. Forboth and Lankinen are also in the infirmary, but they may still have time to recover.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vancouver averages 3.2 goals per game

The team has been showing decent attacking play this season and has often realized its full potential.

• "On average, the "killer whales" make only 26 shots per match

Oddly enough, high scoring is not associated with a large number of dangerous moments in attack.