- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: Vegas 34
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This Saturday, the T-Mobile Arena will host an exciting clash as the Vegas Golden Knights (22-11-12) take on the Nashville Predators (22-20-4).
The Nashville Predators enter this matchup feeling confident, following a thrilling 4-3 win against the Oilers in their last outing. Despite accumulating 13 penalty minutes, Nashville struggled with power plays, failing to convert on 3 attempts. Their offensive strategy was effective, resulting in 4 goals from 27 shots on goal.
At even strength, the Predators have allowed 122 goals while scoring 99. They rank 12th in the league with 143 power play opportunities, surrendering 29 goals during those chances. On offense, Nashville has scored 126 goals (25th in the NHL) while allowing 151. With 1,289 shots taken, their shooting percentage is at 9.8%. Nashville has accrued 48 points this season, with a points percentage of .522. They have faced 1,309 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .885. The Predators have had 139 power play opportunities, successfully scoring 27 times, achieving a rate of 19.42%.
In goal for Nashville will be Justus Annunen. Over his professional career, Annunen has played in 65 games, recording a win-loss record of 29-25-4, with 54 games as a starter. Opponents have scored 174 goals against him, while his goals against average stands at 3.22. With 1,622 shots faced, Annunen has made 1,448 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .893 across 2,784 minutes on the ice. He has tallied 27 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .500.
Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a close victory against the Kings, winning 3-2. They capitalized on 1 of 2 power play opportunities and generated 3 goals from 27 shots.
For the season, the Golden Knights have netted 146 goals, totaling 56 points and holding a points percentage of .622. They’ve conceded 133 goals, comprising 114 at even strength and 19 short-handed. Vegas has registered 110 goals at even strength alongside 36 power play goals (ranking 4th in the league). They have capitalized on 136 power play opportunities, giving them a success rate of 26.47%. With 1,298 shots taken (14th in the league), their shooting percentage is 11.25%, while they have allowed 1,109 shots against. Vegas boasts an 82.24% penalty kill rate on their opponents’ 107 power play opportunities and holds an overall save percentage of 88.0%.
In goal for the Golden Knights is Akira Schmid, who has made 1,454 saves out of 1,615 shots faced, translating to a save percentage of .900. Schmid’s career record stands at 30-22-9 over 72 games, with 56 starts and 2,602 minutes played. His quality start percentage is 44.6%, having earned 25 quality starts. On average, he allows 2.88 goals per game, totaling 161 goals conceded in his career.
Will tonight’s NHL game see a victory against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Vegas
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