The Vegas Golden Knights (20-8-3), coming off a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, host the Vancouver Canucks (16-9-6) at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canucks lost to the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 in overtime in their last game.
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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.
During the past 10 games for the Canucks (5-2-3), their offense has scored 31 goals while their defense has given up 28 goals. They have had 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored eight goals (29.6%).
Golden Knights vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-173)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 3-3-6 in overtime games as part of a 20-8-3 overall record.
- Vegas is 9-1-2 (20 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Golden Knights registered just one goal, they went 1-0-1 (three points).
- Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Golden Knights are 19-3-2 in the 24 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 40 points).
- In the 13 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 8-4-1 to record 17 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 12-5-0 (24 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-2-3 to record 19 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have posted a record of 3-6-9 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 16-9-6.
- Vancouver has earned 17 points (6-2-5) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Vancouver has scored two goals this season, they've earned five points (1-2-3 record).
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals 22 times, earning 33 points from those matchups (15-4-3).
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 8-2-1 (17 points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Canucks finished 8-7-4 in those matchups (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.45 | Goals Scored | 3.16 | 12th |
| 13th | 2.94 | Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| 7th | 30.3 | Shots | 26.2 | 28th |
| 14th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| 4th | 27.63% | Power Play % | 23.6% | 9th |
| 18th | 79.03% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
Golden Knights vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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