- Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: Vegas 34
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At T-Mobile Arena, the Vegas Golden Knights, boasting a record of 29-22-14, are set to host the Pittsburgh Penguins, who hold a record of 32-17-15, this Thursday.
In their previous outing, the Pittsburgh Penguins displayed strong resolve, finishing with a 4-4 draw against the Hurricanes. During that match, they accounted for 12 penalty minutes and had 5 power play opportunities, successfully converting 1 into a goal. The Penguins’ offensive prowess was evident as they scored on 4 out of their 28 shots on goal.
When at even strength, the Penguins have conceded 153 goals while scoring 171. Their opponents have received 191 power play chances (ranking 12th in the league) and have capitalized with 30 goals. Throughout the season, the Penguins have netted 216 goals (9th in professional hockey) and allowed 183 against them. With 1,873 shots taken, they possess a shooting percentage of 11.5%. Currently, Pittsburgh has earned 79 points with a points percentage of .617. So far, they have faced 1,748 shots against and hold a save percentage of .895. The Penguins have been awarded 179 power play opportunities and scored 45 goals, showcasing a conversion rate of 25.14%.
In net for Pittsburgh will be Arturs Silovs. Over his NHL career, Silovs has played in 49 games, achieving a record of 22-16-10. He has faced 1,281 shots, saving 1,141 with a goals-against average of 2.92, resulting in a save percentage of .891. With 1,080 minutes played, Silovs has made 25 quality starts, translating to a quality start rate of .521.
In their last contest, the Golden Knights fell to the Stars, suffering a tight 2-1 defeat. Vegas managed to score 1 goal from 27 shots and had 3 power play opportunities, but failed to convert any.
This season, Vegas has taken 1,855 shots (10th in professional hockey) with a shooting percentage of 11.27%, while allowing their opponents 1,602 shots. They boast a penalty kill success rate of 81.53% against 157 power play attempts, and their overall save percentage is 87.5%. The Golden Knights have had 181 power play chances with a conversion rate of 25.41%. They’ve recorded 163 goals at even strength and 46 during power plays (6th in professional hockey). Overall, they’ve allowed 201 goals, consisting of 172 at even strength and 29 while down a player. This season, they have accumulated 209 goals, 72 points, and a points percentage of .554.
In goal for Vegas is Adin Hill, who holds a career record of 102-70-16 across 203 games. He has a quality start rate of 50.5%, achieving 96 quality starts throughout his NHL journey. With a save percentage of .906, Hill has stopped 4,830 out of 5,334 shots faced and has allowed an average of 2.65 goals per game, totaling 504 goals against him during his time on ice which spans 9,897 minutes.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NHL clash, covering the spread or striding to victory on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Vegas
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