Golden Knights vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - February 22

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The Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6) host the Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11, winners of three in a row) at T-Mobile Arena. The game on Saturday, February 22 begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will claim the victory in Saturday's game.

The Canucks' offense has scored 26 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 21 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (28.0%). They are 6-3-1 over those contests.

Golden Knights vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Golden Knights 4, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-173)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights are 3-6-9 in overtime contests on their way to a 33-17-6 overall record.
  • Vegas is 10-6-4 (24 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Vegas has lost all six games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Golden Knights are 32-6-4 in the 42 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 68 points).
  • In the 23 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 25 points after finishing 11-9-3.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 24-12-2 (50 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Golden Knights finished 9-4-3 in those matchups (21 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (26-18-11 overall) have posted a record of 5-11-16 in games that have gone to OT this season.
  • Vancouver has earned 32 points (11-3-10) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Canucks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has earned 12 points (4-4-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Canucks have scored more than two goals 33 times, earning 50 points from those matchups (22-5-6).
  • This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 14-5-6 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 11-5-4 (26 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 33 times this season, and earned 36 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
6th 3.29 Goals Scored 2.80 21st
7th 2.73 Goals Allowed 3.00 16th
4th 30.8 Shots 25.5 31st
4th 26.4 Shots Allowed 26.9 7th
3rd 28.03% Power Play % 22.88% 13th
21st 76.72% Penalty Kill % 81.01% 10th

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