Golden Knights vs Hockey Club statistics
| Stat |
Golden Knights |
Hockey Club |
| Goals For per Game |
4.13 |
2.81 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.13 |
3.25 |
| Shots per Game |
30.4 |
25.9 |
| Shots Against per Game |
28.4 |
29.5 |
| Power Play Goals |
14 |
6 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
6 |
13 |
| Short Handed Goals |
1 |
0 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
76 |
199 |
| Power Play Percentage |
32.6 |
15.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
81.3 |
77.6 |
Utah Hockey Club recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/13/24 |
vs Carolina Hurricanes |
W |
4-1 |
| 11/9/24 |
@ Nashville Predators |
L |
4-0 |
| 11/7/24 |
@ St. Louis Blues |
W |
4-2 |
| 11/5/24 |
@ Winnipeg Jets |
L |
3-0 |
| 11/2/24 |
@ Vegas Golden Knights |
L |
4-3 OT |
Vegas Golden Knights recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/13/24 |
@ Anaheim Ducks |
W |
3-2 |
| 11/11/24 |
vs Carolina Hurricanes |
L |
5-2 |
| 11/8/24 |
@ Seattle Kraken |
L |
4-3 OT |
| 11/6/24 |
@ Edmonton Oilers |
W |
4-2 |
| 11/2/24 |
vs Utah Hockey Club |
W |
4-3 OT |
Golden Knights vs Hockey Club predictions
As the Vegas Golden Knights gear up to face the Utah Hockey Club, eyes are inevitably going to be on Jack Eichel, who has been dishing out assists like gifts during the holiday season. With 20 assists to his name already, I expect him to continue being the playmaker against Utah, finding creases and lanes that few can. Meanwhile, Pavel Dorofeyev is emerging as quite the goal scorer this season, leading his team with 9 goals. Given Utah's somewhat wavering defense at home, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Dorofeyev adding to his tally. The synergy between these two could be key in breaking down Utah's resistance.
On the other side, the Utah Hockey Club has its own set of weapons. Clayton Keller, leading his team with 14 points, has been nothing short of inspirational. His knack for finding scoring opportunities even in tight situations makes him a standout. Right behind him is Dylan Guenther, who's netted 7 goals so far. Given Vegas’s less-than-stellar road record, Guenther could find the back of the net in this matchup. Nick Schmaltz, with his 12 assists, will need to be instrumental in setting up plays if Utah hopes to capitalize on their home ice advantage.
Weighing the current form and statistics, the prediction leans slightly towards the Vegas Golden Knights pulling off a win. Despite their road struggles, the combined offensive prowess of Eichel and Dorofeyev appears ready to take on the challenges posed by Utah. Meanwhile, Utah will not make it easy, especially with Keller and Guenther ready to exploit any slip-ups. However, Vegas’s overall team depth and slightly better track record might just give them the edge in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. So, who are you rooting for in this high-stakes game?
Utah Hockey Club injuries
- Michael Kesselring (D): Day-To-Day
- Sean Durzi (D): Injured Reserve
- Robert Bortuzzo (D): Day-To-Day
- Curtis Douglas (C): Injured Reserve
- Sam Lipkin (LW): Injured Reserve
Vegas Golden Knights injuries
- Ilya Samsonov (G): Day-To-Day
- Mark Stone (RW): Day-To-Day
- Nicolas Hague (D): Injured Reserve
- Victor Olofsson (RW): Injured Reserve
- Shea Theodore (D): Day-To-Day
Golden Knights vs Hockey Club game info
| Type |
Info |
| Venue |
Delta Center |
| Location |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| Puck drop |
Fri 9:00 PM |
