Two teams trending in different directions battle at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday as the Nashville Predators (24-18-6) will be looking to add to their winning run when they play host to the floundering Vegas Golden Knights (29-18-4). Vegas is coming off a 2-1 overtime loss against the Islanders on January 28, their fourth defeat in a row.
The Golden Knights committed only one penalty in the game, holding New York without a power play goal. William Carrier scored the only goal for the Golden Knights. Logan Thompson saved an impressive 36 of 38 shots (.947%) in the loss.
Nashville is wrapping up a four-game homestand after an exciting 6-4 win over the Devils on January 26, their third consecutive win. Six players found the net for the Predators. Juuse Saros surrendered four goals on 39 shots (.897%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Golden Knights won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 5-4 (OT) victory in December. Chandler Stephenson (1G 2A) and Mark Stone (0G 3A) each had three points to lead Vegas. Filip Forsberg led Nashville with three goals. Thompson got the win despite allowing four goals on 37 shots (.891%).
FACING OFF
Vegas is averaging 3.08 goals per game for the season, 18th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Predators team that is allowing 2.92 goals a game (13th). Meanwhile, Nashville has found the net 2.81 times a game on average, 26th in the league, and the Golden Knights are allowing opponents to score 2.88 goals per game (12th).
The Predators’ 16.56% power play percentage is the fifth-worst in the league, while the Golden Knights rank 15th with a conversion rate of 22.56%. When it comes to defending power plays, Nashville has the league’s 14th-ranked PK% at 80.47%, while Vegas is 17th at 79.20%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 44 points this season, Stephenson is the top skater for the Golden Knights. He has 11 goals and 33 assists in 51 games. In the net, Thompson (19-13-3) is Vegas’ top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.69 GAA and a .913% save percentage.
Forsberg and Roman Josi lead the Predators in scoring with 41 points apiece. Forsberg has 19 goals and 22 assists, while Josi has 12 goals and 29 assists in 48 games.
Matt Duchene has 14 goals and 24 assists. Saros (19-13-5) is the top goalie for Nashville with a goals against average of 2.74. He has a save percentage of .920%.
HOME AND AWAY
Vegas has dropped four in a row on the road this season. Nashville is pursuing a sixth straight win at Bridgestone Arena this season.
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