The Vegas Golden Knights (21-8-3) host the Seattle Kraken (15-17-2, losers of three in a row) at T-Mobile Arena. The game on Saturday, December 21 starts at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to win Saturday's game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Kraken have registered a 4-5-1 record after scoring 28 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 24.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Golden Knights 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-194)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights (21-8-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Vegas is 9-1-2 (20 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Golden Knights scored just one goal, they went 1-0-1 (three points).
- Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Golden Knights have scored more than two goals 25 times, and are 20-3-2 in those games (to register 42 points).
- In the 13 games when Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 13-5-0 (26 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 8-2-3 (19 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have posted a record of 3-2-5 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 15-17-2.
- In the nine games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
- Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 9-8-0 (18 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.44 | Goals Scored | 2.82 | 23rd |
| 12th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 15th |
| 9th | 30 | Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| 13th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| 4th | 27.27% | Power Play % | 17.48% | 23rd |
| 17th | 79.69% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 14th |
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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