Pacific Division Showdown
In a highly anticipated Pacific Division showdown, the Los Angeles Kings (23-18-14) will take on the Vegas Golden Knights (26-16-14) on Thursday at 10 p.m. EST in Paradise, Nevada. The current betting odds from BetMGM favor the Golden Knights at -147, with the Kings sitting at +123, and the total number of goals anticipated for the match is set at 6. This will mark the third meeting of the season between these two teams, with Vegas having previously triumphed 3-2 in an overtime matchup.
Recent Performances
The Kings enter this game following a recent 4-2 defeat against the Seattle Kraken, where standout player Andrei Kuzmenko netted two goals. As for the Golden Knights, they hold a record of 8-4-4 against fellow Pacific Division teams this season and are looking to improve on their overall standing.
Los Angeles has demonstrated its scoring capability by achieving a remarkable 18-1-7 record when they manage to score at least three goals in a game. Meanwhile, Vegas has maintained a balanced approach, achieving a 5-4-4 win-loss record when their opponents commit fewer penalties.
Key Players
Highlighting individual performances, Mark Stone leads the Golden Knights with 20 goals and 36 assists, while Pavel Dorofeyev is on a roll with six goals and an assist in his last ten games. For the Kings, Quinton Byfield has contributed significantly with 11 goals and 19 assists, and Adrian Kempe’s recent form includes five goals and six assists over the same span.
Team Trends
In terms of their last ten games, the Golden Knights have experienced a tougher patch, recording a 3-5-2 record with an average of 3.4 goals and 3.3 goals allowed per game. The Kings have shown more consistency with a 4-2-4 record, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 2.7 goals conceded per game. Currently, both teams report no injuries affecting their lineups as they prepare for this pivotal clash.
