Golden Knights vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 10/15/2024

The Vegas Golden Knights go on the road Tuesday night with a game in Washington, DC against the Washington Capitals. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks. Vegas has been above average this season with 3 wins through 3 games played on a three game winning streak following their 3-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Offensively Vegas has been above average scoring 5.00 goals on 27.0 shots per game. Defensively the Golden Knights have been good allowing 2.67 goals on 25.7 shots per game. Ivan Barbashev leads the way for the Vegas offense with 6 points this season. Barbashev also leads the team with 3 goals on 5 shots. Aidin Hill has been the top goalie for Vegas this season with 2 wins and 2 outings carrying a .870 save percentage.

The Washington Capitals stay at home Tuesday night with no wins on the year and are on a one game losing streak.

Washington has been average offensively averaging 3.00 goals on 32.0 shots. Defensively the Capitals have been allowing 5.00 goals on 33.0 shots and gave up five goals in their recent loss against the New Jersey Devils.

Charlie Lindgren was in the net for the Capitals against New Jersey posting the .875 save percentage after giving up four goals on 32 shots in 60 minutes of play. New Jersey scored a goal in every period to win the game. 

The Vegas Golden Knights are playing pretty well scoring five goals a game with plenty of talent on offense and defense. Vegas has been successful on the power play also. Washington has been without Alexander Ovechkin and have not scored much lately. Las Vegas will do enough to get a win on the road on Tuesday night. Final Score Prediction, Las Vegas wins 3-2.