Golden Knights vs Avalanche Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

This Tuesday, Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights travel to Ball Arena to face Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche in a heavyweight Western Conference showdown. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Golden Knights, now 47-22-8, are coming off a solid 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, keeping their momentum strong as the playoffs approach.

Eichel continues to be the offensive catalyst for Vegas, playing with confidence and control in all three zones. The Knights have found consistency in their structure, and they’ll need both to slow down Colorado’s high-powered top line and a fast-paced home crowd.

Colorado enters the matchup 47-27-4, looking to bounce back after a tough 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. MacKinnon remains a constant threat with his explosive skating and elite offensive instincts. He’ll look to spark an Avalanche group that’s aiming to tighten up defensively after some recent lapses.

Key to the game will be how Vegas contains MacKinnon’s speed through the neutral zone, while Colorado must match the Golden Knights’ physicality and depth scoring. The power play could swing the outcome in what’s likely to be a playoff-caliber intensity contest.

Vegas comes into this matchup playing structured, confident hockey behind Jack Eichel’s leadership. Colorado will challenge with MacKinnon’s explosiveness, but recent inconsistencies may cost them late. If the Golden Knights can control tempo and stay out of the box, they’ll have the edge in a playoff-like battle. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win 4-3.