BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340
NOTES
Saturday's game is the second game of the season between Vegas and Nashville.
Vegas is playing its first of a two-game road trip. The trip concludes in Minnesota on Feb. 9.
SEASON SERIES
The Golden Knights skated to a 5-4 overtime win in their only previous matchup against the Predators on Dec. 31. Nicolas Hague potted the overtime winner as Vegas survived Nashville's two-goal comeback to force overtime. Chandler Stephenson (1G, 2A) and Mark Stone (3A) each had three points for the Golden Knights while Keegan Kolesar (1G, 1A) also had a multi-point night. Filip Forsberg had a hat trick for the Predators as he scored three of the team's four goals.
LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights dropped their final game of their four-game road trip as they lost to the New York Islanders, 2-1, in overtime on Jan. 28 at UBS Arena. William Carrier scored the only goal for the Golden Knights who finished the trip with an 0-2-2 mark. Mathew Barzal scored the overtime winner for New York.
VGK SCORING LEADERS
Chandler Stephenson - 44 points (11G, 33A)
Mark Stone - 38 points (17G, 21A)
Jack Eichel - 34 points (15G, 19A)
William Karlsson - 34 points (11G, 23A)
Reilly Smith - 32 points (18G, 14A)
Jonathan Marchessault - 32 points (15G, 17A)
Alex Pietrangelo - 31 points (5G, 26A)
MILESTONE WATCH
Reilly Smith - eight goals away from 200 NHL goals
Chandler Stephenson - three points away from 200 NHL points
Chandler Stephenson - 10 games away from 400 NHL games
Jonathan Marchessault - seven points away from 400 NHL points
Nicolas Hague - eight games away from 200 NHL games
William Carrier - eight points away from 100 NHL points
PACIFIC DIVISION PICTURE
Seattle Kraken - 29-15-5, 63 points
Los Angeles Kings - 28-18-7, 63 points
Vegas Golden Knights - 29-18-4, 62 points
Edmonton Oilers - 28-18-4, 60 points
Calgary Flames - 24-17-10, 58 points
Vancouver Canucks - 20-26-4, 44 points
San Jose Sharks - 15-25-11, 41 points
Anaheim Ducks - 16-29-6, 38 points
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Nashville comes into Tuesday's matchup sitting in fifth place in the Central Division with a 24-18-6 record and 54 points. The Predators found their rhythm before the break as they won three games in a row including a 6-4 win against the New Jersey Devils as they look to get back into the playoff picture in the Western Conference. Filip Forsberg (19G, 22A) and Roman Rosi (12G, 29A) are tied atop the scoring chart for the Predators with 41 points each.
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD…
- Mark the 246th win in franchise history
- Give the Golden Knights a 9-5-0 record against the Predators all-time
KEYS TO THE GAME
Do it for the Dads:The Golden Knights have a 5-0-1 all-time record during their Fathers Trip. The players' dads bring good vibes to the group at a time when every point is important.
No Rust: After nine days without a game, the Golden Knights got back to work with two practices before making the trip to Nashville. When the puck drops, there can't be any complacency for the group who is looking to move up in the Pacific Division.
