Canucks vs Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

On Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11) face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Vegas comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In an exciting matchup resulting in a 4-3 victory over Boston, Shea Theodore played a key role for the Golden Knights by contributing two assists. This season, Pavel Dorofeyev has emerged as the top goal scorer for Vegas, having netted an impressive total of 23 goals. Close behind him is Tomas Hertl, who has found the back of the net 21 times. Leading the team in overall points is Jack Eichel, who has accumulated 69 points, making him the standout performer in both the scoring and playmaking departments. Eichel has also been the top assist provider for the Golden Knights with 50 assists. In their recent form, over the last five games, the team has maintained a defensive average by allowing just 2.4 goals per game. Currently, the Golden Knights hold second place in the Pacific Division standings. They are aiming to secure a third consecutive win and their second triumph over the Vancouver Canucks. Throughout this season, Vegas has demonstrated a strong offensive presence, averaging 3.3 goals per game.

Vancouver enters this game on a three-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a recent thrilling 2-1 victory over Toronto, Elias Pettersson contributed to the Canucks' success by providing one assist. As the season progresses, Jake DeBrusk has been a standout performer for Vancouver, dominating the scoreboard with an impressive 19 goals, earning him the top spot as the team's leading goal scorer. Close behind is Brock Boeser, securing his position as the second-leading scorer by netting 18 goals to date. Quinn Hughes shines as Vancouver's points leader, amassing a remarkable 59 points this season, thanks to his exceptional playmaking abilities. He also tops the team's leaderboard in assists, having set up 45 of his teammates' scoring opportunities. Over the last five games, the Canucks have managed to score an average of 2.4 goals per matchup, maintaining their competitive edge and sits in fourth place in the Pacific Division standings. The team is eager to secure a significant away victory when they face off against their divisional rivals in Las Vegas. So far this season, Vancouver has been averaging 2.8 goals across all its games, showcasing its offensive capabilities.

As they prepare to face the Vancouver Canucks, the Vegas Golden Knights are eager to revitalize their offensive play. Meanwhile, the Canucks are determined to bounce back from a previous defeat by Vegas earlier in the season and aim to level the score in their ongoing series. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win 3-2.