Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks 2/23/20 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Adam |

Last Updated: 02/22/2020 at 9:43 PM ET

Vegas is heading into the game here after picking up a 5-3 win over the Tamp Bay Lightning. The win allowed the Golden Knights to take control over the Pacific Division with a 32-22-8 record.  However, the Golden Knights are only leading the division by a single point over the Edmonton Oilers.

When it comes to scoring on the year the Golden Knights have been consistent getting 3.13 goals a game. The defense for Vegas has allowed a total of 3 goals per game. The Vegas team has ended up with a power play conversion of 21.6% on the year and the penalty kill has ended up being a contingent point on the year killing off only 77.7% of the power plays faced.

Anaheim is heading into the game here after keeping the Colorado offense in check. Granted the game still ended up being a loss, but it was a los that the Ducks can be proud of to a point as it was a 1-0 loss. The loss dropped the Ducks to a 24-30-7 record on the year so far.

The offense for Anaheim is not the best on the year with 2.52 goals per game allowed. The defense for Anaheim has started to struggle quite a bit giving up 3.15 goals per game. The Ducks power play is sitting at 14.8% on the year and the defense has killed off 78% of the power plays this year.

The Ducks may be playing at home in this game, but the offense or lack of is a glaring problem for the Ducks. Look for that offense to continue to be an issue in the game here as the Golden Knights have a great defense that is able to keep the Ducks offense in check. The main issue for the Ducks, though, is the fact that the defense will not be able to keep the Golden Knights offense in check and that will lead to Vegas bringing home the win. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win 5-2.

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