Upcoming Match Overview
On Saturday at 10 p.m. EST, the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a Pacific Division clash in Paradise, Nevada. This match comes on the heels of a difficult stretch for the Golden Knights, who have seen their performance falter with three consecutive losses. Currently, they hold a record of 25 wins, 14 losses, and 14 overtime/shootout losses, making them 7-2-4 within their division. Interestingly, the Golden Knights tend to struggle when their penalty count exceeds that of their adversaries, as they carry a 5-4-4 record under such circumstances.
Seattle Kraken’s Performance
Conversely, the Kraken are enjoying a relatively strong season with a 25-19-9 overall record, including an impressive 10-5-1 in games against Pacific Division rivals. Notably, when Seattle scores three or more goals in a match, their record improves dramatically to 24 wins against just 6 losses and 3 overtime losses.
Previous Encounters
This matchup marks the second meeting between these teams this season, with Seattle emerging victorious in the previous encounter that went into overtime, ending 2-1.
Key Players
Key players for the Golden Knights include Pavel Dorofeyev, who has notched 24 goals and 16 assists, and Jack Eichel, who has contributed five goals and 10 assists across his last ten games. For the Kraken, Vince Dunn leads with seven goals and 24 assists, while Jared McCann has also performed well, tallying seven goals and six assists in his last ten outings.
Recent Performances
Looking at their recent performances, the Golden Knights have posted a record of 5-3-2 in their last ten games, averaging four goals and allowing 3.4 goals per game. The Kraken, meanwhile, are 5-4-1 in their last ten, averaging 3.4 goals scored while allowing just 2.7 goals per game. To add to the match’s anticipation, both teams report no significant injuries ahead of this crucial contest.
