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Detroit Red Wings vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 22, 2025

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Mar 22, 2025 9:42 PM
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the Vegas Golden Knights will host the Detroit Red Wings at T-Mobile Arena, looking to avenge their earlier loss in the regular season series. The Golden Knights, riding high on Pavel Dorofeyev's recent hat trick, aim to capitalize on their strong home record (25-7-3) against a Red Wings team that's struggled on the road (14-15-3). Expect an intense matchup as these NHL rivals clash in a crucial Pacific Division and Atlantic Division showdown.
Detroit Red Wings vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

DET
VGK
Over
9.5
+170
Under
9.5
-189
DET
+1.5
+275
VGK
-2.5
-135
DET
ML
+6000
VGK
ML
-7500

Red Wings vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Red Wings Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 2.82 3.32
Goals Against Average 3.16 2.68
Shots per Game 27.6 30.3
Shots Against per Game 28.6 26.4
Power Play Goals 56 46
Power Play Goals Against 47 32
Short Handed Goals 2 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 460 381
Power Play Percentage 28.3 28.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 69.9 76.8

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/20/25 vs Boston Bruins W 5-1
3/16/25 @ Detroit Red Wings L 3-0
3/15/25 @ Buffalo Sabres L 4-3 SO
3/13/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 4-0
3/11/25 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 3-2 OT

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/18/25 @ Washington Capitals L 4-1
3/16/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 3-0
3/14/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 4-2
3/12/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 7-3
3/10/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 2-1

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • Shea Theodore (D): Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Elmer Soderblom (LW): Out
  • Erik Gustafsson (D): Out
  • Jeff Petry (D): Injured Reserve

Red Wings vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Sat 8:00 PM
TV ABC

Red Wings vs Golden Knights predictions

The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up to clash with the Vegas Golden Knights, and all eyes will be on Alex DeBrincat. With an impressive 31 goals so far, DeBrincat can be the game-changer for the Red Wings. He finds those tiny gaps that make all the difference, doesn't he? Then there's Lucas Raymond, who’s been a wizard setting up goals with his 46 assists. It’s no wonder he’s racked up 69 points. Against a tough opponent like Vegas, Raymond’s playmaking will be crucial. Imagine a fast break, Raymond zipping up the ice, puck on his stick. You feel the electricity in the air when someone with that kind of vision has possession, right?

Switching over to the Vegas Golden Knights, Pavel Dorofeyev is still riding high after his recent hat trick. Fresh off that achievement, he's got to be feeling unstoppable. With 30 goals this season, he’s been an offensive force. And don't forget Jack Eichel, the backbone of Knights' offensive strategy. With 61 assists and a total of 82 points, Eichel isn’t just setting up plays, he’s engineering masterpieces on the ice. Think about the synergy when Dorofeyev and Eichel are on their game — it's like poetry in motion. Watching these two find a groove is something every hockey fan dreams of seeing.

Now when it comes down to the game itself, who’s taking it home? Given the Golden Knights’ formidable home record and the momentum from Dorofeyev’s recent performance, they’re looking tough to beat. The Red Wings, with their scrappy road play, certainly won’t make it easy for Vegas. They are capable of pulling surprises, especially with talents like DeBrincat and Raymond. However, the Knights have a history of rising to the occasion under pressure at the T-Mobile Arena. If I had to call it, I’m leaning towards the Vegas Golden Knights securing another win on home ice. What do you think?

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