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Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 6, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 6, 2024 8:27 PM
The Vegas Golden Knights, riding high on a 17-7-3 record, welcome the Dallas Stars to T-Mobile Arena on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 PM. Fresh off a two-goal performance from Shea Theodore, the Golden Knights look to continue their dominance on home ice, where they hold a 10-3-0 record. The Stars, meanwhile, aim to bounce back from their recent road struggles, having posted a 6-7-0 record away from home.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

DAL
VGK
Over
6.0
-105
Under
5.5
+127
DAL
-1.5
+195
VGK
+1.5
-208
DAL
ML
-130
VGK
ML
+134

Stars vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Stars Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 3.32 3.52
Goals Against per Game 2.56 2.93
Shots per Game 29.8 29.9
Shots Against per Game 27.2 28.3
Power Play Goals 15 17
Power Play Goals Against 12 12
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 185 152
Power Play Percentage 18.8 26.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 83.1 78.6

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/4/24 @ Anaheim Ducks W 4-1
12/3/24 vs Edmonton Oilers W 1-0
11/30/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 6-0
11/29/24 vs Winnipeg Jets W 4-3
11/27/24 @ Colorado Avalanche L 2-1 SO

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/4/24 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-2
12/2/24 @ Utah Hockey Club W 2-1
12/1/24 vs Winnipeg Jets W 3-1
11/29/24 vs Colorado Avalanche W 5-3
11/27/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 6-2

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • Zach Whitecloud (D): Day-To-Day
  • Victor Olofsson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • William Karlsson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Pietrangelo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Stone (RW): Injured Reserve

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Tyler Seguin (C): Injured Reserve
  • Logan Stankoven (C): Day-To-Day
  • Roope Hintz (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mason Marchment (LW): Day-To-Day

Stars vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Fri 10:00 PM

Stars vs Golden Knights predictions

As the Dallas Stars lace up to face the Vegas Golden Knights, all eyes are going to be on center Matt Duchene who’s been on a hot streak. With 12 goals and a team-leading 28 points under his belt this season, Duchene's dynamic playmaking ability could be pivotal in this matchup. His knack for finding the back of the net, coupled with his crafty assists, suggests he could be a major thorn in the side for Vegas’s defense tonight. Given his current form, expect Duchene to be heavily involved in any scoring the Stars manage to put up.

Switching focus to the Vegas Golden Knights, Jack Eichel is certainly someone to watch given his exceptional assist tally sitting at 30 this season. His vision on the ice has made him an invaluable asset, not just in facilitating play but also in ramping up the pressure on opposing teams. Alongside Eichel, Ivan Barbashev, who leads the team with 13 goals, has proven he knows how to find prime scoring positions. Their ability to synergize could spell trouble for Dallas’s defensive lineup—potentially setting the stage for some exciting offensive plays tonight.

Given the caliber of talent and current momentum both teams bring to the ice, predicting a winner isn’t straightforward. However, with the Vegas Golden Knights playing at home and their solid record at T-Mobile Arena this season, they might just have the edge. The synergy between Eichel and Barbashev, combined with the home crowd’s energy, could tilt the scales in favor of Vegas. Buckle up, because if both teams play to their potential, it’s going to be a thrilling game to watch!

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