Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have effectively dropped out of the playoff race, sitting rock bottom in the Metropolitan Division. They continue to struggle, even at home. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are leading the Pacific Division but hold only a four-point cushion over the Edmonton Oilers, making every game crucial in their pursuit of the top spot.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins have lost 8 of their last 10 home games. Their defensive struggles are glaring—they have conceded 41 goals over that stretch and rank 31st in the league in defensive reliability, allowing an average of 3.67 goals per game. Scoring has also been an issue, as the Penguins manage just 2.6 goals per game at home, with their second and third lines offering little offensive contribution.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights have won seven of their last nine games, with their only losses coming against the Los Angeles Kings (2:5 and 5:6). In every other matchup, they have looked dominant, securing wins against the Chicago Blackhawks (7:5), the New Jersey Devils (2:0), the Toronto Maple Leafs (5:2), and even the Pittsburgh Penguins (4:0). The Golden Knights are a high-scoring team, averaging 3.38 goals per game, and in four of their last five matches, they have netted at least four times. Jack Eichel has been in top form, recording points in each of his last five games (1+7).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights are the clear favourites here, as the Pittsburgh Penguins struggle both offensively and defensively. With the Golden Knights fighting for the top spot in their division, they will be pushing forward aggressively. This makes a combination bet the best choice.
