Preview: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Prediction
Vegas Golden Knights
Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights, with a regular season record of 45-29-8, will face the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the West 1st Round series at American Airlines Center. Here's a preview of the matchup, including player stats, recent team performances, and predictions for the game scheduled on April 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM.
Team Overview
Entering the playoffs with momentum from recent victories, the Golden Knights look to continue their strong form against the Stars. Despite facing some injury concerns, the Golden Knights boast a resilient lineup led by Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel, aiming to set the tone early in the series.
Goaltender Comparison
| Name | Wins | L | OTL | SO | GA/G | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Thompson | 25 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2.70 | .908 |
| A. Hill | 19 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2.71 | .909 |
| J. Patera | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3.98 | .893 |
Scoring Leaders
Jonathan Marchessault leads the Golden Knights in points with an impressive 69, while also leading in goals scored with 42.
Injury Report
- Chandler Stephenson (C) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
- Noah Hanifin (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
- Alex Pietrangelo (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 22)
- Anthony Mantha (RW) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
- Nicolas Roy (C) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
Team Stats
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| GF/G | 3.21 |
| GA/G | 2.96 |
Recent Performances
The Golden Knights have had mixed results in their recent games, with a loss to the Anaheim Ducks but victories against the Chicago Blackhawks and the Colorado Avalanche.
Dallas Stars
Preview
The Dallas Stars, holding a regular season record of 52-21-9, are set to clash with the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the West 1st Round series at American Airlines Center. Here's a preview of the upcoming game, including player stats, recent team performances, and expectations for the match scheduled on April 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM.
Team Overview
As one of the top contenders in the Western Conference, the Stars enter the playoffs with confidence and determination. With a potent offensive lineup led by Jason Robertson and solid goaltending from Jake Oettinger, the Stars aim to capitalize on home-ice advantage and establish an early lead in the series.
Goaltender Comparison
| Name | Wins | L | OTL | SO | GA/G | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Oettinger | 35 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2.72 | .905 |
| S. Wedgewood | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2.85 | .899 |
| M. Murray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
Scoring Leaders
Jason Robertson leads the Stars in points with an impressive 80, while also leading in goals scored with 29.
Injury Report
- Tyler Seguin (C) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
- Jani Hakanpaa (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 22)
- Evgenii Dadonov (RW) - Injured Reserve (Expected return: Apr 21)
- Chris Tanev (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
- Scott Wedgewood (G) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: Apr 21)
Team Stats
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| GF/G | 3.59 |
| GA/G | 2.83 |
Recent Performances
The Stars have been in solid form recently, securing victories against opponents like the St. Louis Blues and the Seattle Kraken.
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Prediction
With home-ice advantage and a lineup firing on all cylinders, the Dallas Stars are poised to secure a victory in Game 1 against the Golden Knights. Additionally, considering the Golden Knights' recent struggles and injury concerns, the Stars have the upper hand in this matchup. Therefore, the prediction is for the Dallas Stars to win.
Pick: Stars ML (-135)
