Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The St. Louis Blues have already secured two victories this season, showing to the Vegas Golden Knights that they're facing a dangerous opponent. How will they stop them?
St. Louis Blues
The Blues pulled off a comeback win against the feisty San Jose Sharks (5:4 OT), having been down 1:4 after the second period. All four remaining goals were scored by veteran players over the age of 30. The equalising goal, just 47 seconds from the end of the third period, came from 32-year-old Justin Faulk, while the overtime winner on the first shot was scored by 33-year-old Brayden Schenn. They scored five goals from just 29 shots.
Vegas Golden Knights
The 8:4 scoreline suggests the Vegas Golden Knights had a significant advantage throughout the first game against the Colorado Avalanche, but it was only in the third period (3:1) that they pulled away decisively. A critical moment was the team's fifth goal, scored 14 seconds before the end of the second period on a power play; they successfully converted two out of three power play opportunities. The Golden Knights have been known for their effective power play conversion, as evident in the last playoffs (25%).
St. Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
The last time the Golden Knights defeated the Blues at home was in 2022, and that was via a shootout (5:4). Historically, when playing against each other, both clubs tend to secure wins on the road. In their five most recent matches in Missouri, the Golden Knights have emerged victorious four times, while in Nevada, the Blues won three out of five. They started the season with two away victories, their winning streak is likely to continue.
