BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
NOTES
This is the first meeting of the season between the Golden Knights and Predators.
Vegas will wear its Reverse Retro uniforms for the game.
LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights were taken down by the Anaheim Ducks in a shootout, 3-2 on Wednesday at Honda Center. Adam Henrique scored two quick goals for the Ducks in the first period. Mark Stone and Ben Hutton tied the game to secure a point for Vegas but fell short in the shootout.
VGK SCORING LEADERS
Chandler Stephenson - 36 points (9G, 27A)
Mark Stone - 32 points (16G, 16A)
Jack Eichel - 29 points (13G, 16A)
Reilly Smith - 27 points (17G, 10A)
Jonathan Marchessault - 27 points (14G, 13A)
Alex Pietrangelo - 27 points (4G, 23A)
William Karlsson - 25 points (7G, 18A)
MILESTONE WATCH
William Karlsson - five assists away from 200 assists
Nicolas Roy - two games away from 200 NHL games
Mark Stone - five goals away from 200 NHL goals
Reilly Smith - nine goals away from 200 NHL goals
PACIFIC DIVISION PICTURE
Vegas Golden Knights - 24-12-2, 50 points
Los Angeles Kings - 21-12-6, 48 points
Edmonton Oilers - 20-15-2, 42 points
Calgary Flames - 17-13-7, 41 points
Seattle Kraken - 18-12-4, 40 points
Vancouver Canucks - 16-16-3, 35 points
San Jose Sharks - 11-19-7, 29 points
Anaheim Ducks - 10-23-4, 24 points
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Entering the game against Vegas, the Predators are in sixth place in the Central Division with 35 points. They have won three out of their last five games, including a 6-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. The club's leading scorer is Filip Forsberg with 29 points (11G, 18A). Roman Josi is second in points with 27 (8G, 19A) and Matt Duchene is behind him with 26 (10G, 16A). Nashville made the playoffs as a wild card team during the 2021-2022 season, finishing with a 45-30-7 record. The Preds were swept in the first round by the Colorado Avalanche.
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD…
- Mark the 241st win in franchise history
- Give the Golden Knights an 8-5-0 record against the Predators all-time
KEYS TO THE GAME
Power play:Vegas (25.4%) has a much stronger power play percentage than Nashville (16.5%). The Golden Knights should capitalize on the man advantage if they have it, especially since they tend to score fewer goals on home ice overall.
Positive mindset:The Golden Knights haven't had the return from the holiday break they were looking for. Saturday's game is an opportunity to steer the ship back on course.
