Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Both teams are locked in a fierce race for positioning in the Western Conference and, ultimately, for a more favourable seed in the playoffs. For the Vegas Golden Knights, this home clash offers a key opportunity to close the gap on the Winnipeg Jets. A victory would build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season, while the Winnipeg Jets have consistently found it difficult to perform in Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights
After a 3:2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Golden Knights saw their six-game winning run snapped. Nonetheless, they remain third in the Western Conference and have shown impressive form on home ice, collecting 57 points from 38 games — the third-best home record in the conference. Over their last seven outings, the Golden Knights have scored 30 goals and currently rank fourth in the league for total goals scored this season (252). In head-to-head meetings, they have been dominant, winning nine consecutive games against the Winnipeg Jets, seven of those in regulation.
Winnipeg Jets
Despite sitting atop the NHL standings, the Jets have struggled away from home, suffering three defeats in their last five road games. Their defensive performance has been particularly concerning, conceding 19 goals during that span — including at least three goals in four of those fixtures. The absence of Gabriel Vilardi (27 goals, 34 assists) has impacted their attacking output, while Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele have combined for just two goals over the past five matches. Away from home, the Jets have secured only 62% of their points, compared to 79% on home ice, and they are winless in their last four trips to Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
The Vegas Golden Knights are in good form and benefit from home advantage, where they have consistently had the upper hand over the Winnipeg Jets in recent meetings. The Jets are currently struggling defensively and are facing a challenging run-in to the end of the regular season. Momentum is on the side of the home team, who are making the most of their scoring opportunities. On that basis, we’re backing the hosts to come out on top.
