BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
NOTES
This is the second meeting of the season between the Golden Knights and Blues.
Friday's game is the last before the holiday break. Vegas is back in action on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Los Angeles.
SEASON SERIES
The Golden Knights are 0-1-0 against the Blues so far this season. Last time both clubs met was on Nov. 12 in Vegas where the Blues triumphed 3-2. Brandon Saad, Ivan Barbashev and Ryan O'Reilly scored for St. Louis while Reilly Smith and Phil Kessel tallied the only goals for Vegas.
LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights took down the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena. Mark Stone led the way as he posted three points (2G, 1A) in the win. William Carrier, Michael Amadio and Daniil Miromanov also found the back of the net as the Golden Knights got back in the win column on home ice.
VGK SCORING LEADERS
Chandler Stephenson - 32 points (8G, 24A)
Jack Eichel - 29 points (13G, 16A)
Mark Stone - 28 points (14G, 14A)
Jonathan Marchessault - 27 points (14G, 13A)
Reilly Smith - 26 points (17G, 9A)
William Karlsson - 24 points (7G, 17A)
Alex Pietrangelo - 24 points (3G, 21A)
MILESTONE WATCH
William Karlsson - six assists away from 200 assists
Nicolas Roy - five games away from 200 NHL games
Mark Stone - seven goals away from 200 NHL goals
Reilly Smith - nine goals away from 200 NHL goals
PACIFIC DIVISION PICTURE
Vegas Golden Knights - 22-11-1, 47 points
Los Angeles Kings - 19-12-5, 43 points
Seattle Kraken - 18-10-4, 40 points
Edmonton Oilers - 18-14-2, 38 points
Calgary Flames - 15-12-7, 37 points
Vancouver Canucks - 14-15-3, 31 points
San Jose Sharks - 11-18-6, 28 points
Anaheim Ducks - 9-22-3, 21 points
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Entering the game against Vegas, the Blues are in fifth place in the Central Division with 33 points. They have won four of their last five games, most recently suffering a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 20. Jordan Kyrou is the team's leading scorer with 32 points (16G, 16A). Robert Thomas is behind him with 30 points (8G, 22A) and Vladimir Tarasenko is in third with 25 (9G, 16A).
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD…
- Mark the 240th win in franchise history
- Give the Golden Knights a 12-9-1 record against the Blues all-time
KEYS TO THE GAME
Goaltending advantage: Vegas has the goaltending edge in this matchup. Jordan Binnington has a .897% save percentage and a 3.11 GAA. Thomas Greiss holds a .903% save percentage and a 3.55 GAA. Logan Thompson has a .917% save percentage and a 2.61 GAA. Adin Hill possesses a .903% save percentage and a 2.66 GAA.
Confidence: The Golden Knights secured a much-needed home win on Wednesday evening. The team should carry the positive mindset into the game against St. Louis to try to start a home win streak and regain a strong presence on home ice.
