On Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Vegas Golden Knights are set to face the Dallas Stars in an away game.
Entering this matchup, Vegas (30-14-4) is coming off a 4-2 victory against St. Louis, while Dallas (29-17-1) is reeling from a narrow 2-1 loss to Carolina.
Preview of the Matchup
After securing a win over St. Louis on Thursday, Vegas is now tackling the second leg of a back-to-back schedule. The team’s offense is spearheaded by Jack Eichel, who has tallied 59 points this season.
Other key contributors include Shea Theodore with 43 points, Mark Stone with 41, and Tomas Hertl with 37. Between the pipes, Adin Hill is expected to start for the Golden Knights.
Hill holds a record of 18-8-3, accompanied by a 2.61 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Historically against Dallas, Hill is 3-3-0 with a 2.50 GAA and a .923 save percentage.
On the other side, Dallas has dropped three of its last four games. The Stars plan to start Jake Oettinger in goal, boasting a 23-11-1 record, a 2.26 GAA, and a .914 save percentage.
Oettinger has performed strongly against Vegas in his career, recording a 4-2-2 record, a 2.17 GAA, and a .925 save percentage.
Dallas’ offense is paced by Matt Duchene with 45 points, followed by Jason Robertson with 42, Wyatt Johnston with 37, and Jamie Benn with 30.
Odds and Predictions
According to the odds, Dallas is the favorite at -148, with Vegas being an underdog at +124. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.
Vegas is entering this contest on short rest, which could lead to fatigue impacting their play. Dallas has a strong record on home ice and should take advantage of the situation.
The Stars are likely to press early, establishing control and securing a decisive victory in front of their fans.
