The regular NHL season 2023-2024 match between Western Conference rivals kicks off at 06:00 GMT. Morning hockey connoisseurs await a face-off between Vegas and Nashville.
Vegas players participated in 55 official matches of the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. With 55 matches played and 70 points earned, Vegas stands at the 5th place in the Western Conference table. Showcasing stable results throughout the 2023-2024 season, the Knights seem poised for success. They currently occupy the 5th position in the Western Conference, falling behind only the likes of Winnipeg, Dallas, Colorado, and Vancouver. The Black and Yellows are striving to break into the top 4, but dethroning the conference leader looks challenging considering the 10-point lead of Vancouver.
Vegas players will have to retain their top-8 status to secure a shot at the Stanley Cup. The present gap between Vegas and Nashville lies at 12 points, a fairly solid one, indeed. A noteworthy statistic from Vegas' game play is the number of conceded goals. Only 149 goals have penetrated the Knights' goalpost in 55 matches, making it one of the best records in the league – even Vancouver, leading the Western Conference, have conceded 156. Vegas suffered two losses in their last five matches, falling short to Carolina and Minnesota.
The Nashville franchise have played 55 official matches in the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. With a total of 58 points from these matches, Nashville occupies the 9th spot in the Western Conference table. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Nashville's performance has been inconsistent. Their lack of stability seems to have undermined their run to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nashville currently hold the 9th position, trailing St. Louis – in the 8th spot with the same number of matches – by just 2 points.
They have ample time until the end of the regular season, which may prove to be a double-edged sword for Nashville. Regardless, Nashville haven't entirely floundered their season and remain contenders for the second stage. Their performance indicators are quite average and do not outshine their competitors, but interestingly, Nashville have conceded 13 goals more than they have scored in 55 matches. In recent games, Nashville have been consistently underperforming. They have only secured 3 victories in the last 10 matches.
Vegas and Nashville have faced each other in 16 matches, with Vegas coming out on top in 10 matchups and Nashville stronger in 6 encounters.
The individual total for Vegas will exceed 2 goals.
Vegas will secure a win in regular time. The Knights have been showing more stable results, both in recent matches and throughout the current regular season. At present, Vegas seems significantly stronger, which they are likely to confirm considering their recent victory over San Jose, which surely boosted their confidence.
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