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Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 31, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 31, 2024 3:37 PM
The Vegas Golden Knights, riding a hot win streak, welcome the Montreal Canadiens to the T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The Golden Knights, with a stellar 15-3-0 home record, look to extend their dominance against the Canadiens, who are struggling on the road with a 6-10-1 record. The Knights aim to build on their 1-0 series lead in this New Year's Eve matchup.
Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

MTL
VGK
Over
5.5
+108
Under
5.5
-115
MTL
+1.5
+275
VGK
-1.5
-121
MTL
ML
+900
VGK
ML
-530

Canadiens vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Canadiens Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 3.03 3.56
Goals Against Average 3.44 2.72
Shots per Game 25.1 30.6
Shots Against per Game 29.3 28.1
Power Play Goals 24 22
Power Play Goals Against 22 15
Short Handed Goals 4 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 368 205
Power Play Percentage 21.4 25.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.5 81.0

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/29/24 vs Calgary Flames W 3-0
12/27/24 @ San Jose Sharks W 6-3
12/23/24 vs Anaheim Ducks W 3-1
12/21/24 vs Seattle Kraken W 6-2
12/19/24 vs Vancouver Canucks W 3-1

Montreal Canadiens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/29/24 @ Tampa Bay Lightning W 5-2
12/28/24 @ Florida Panthers W 4-0
12/23/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 5-4
12/21/24 vs Detroit Red Wings W 5-1
12/20/24 @ Detroit Red Wings W 4-3

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • Ivan Barbashev (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nicolas Roy (C): Injured Reserve
  • Zach Whitecloud (D): Day-To-Day
  • Victor Olofsson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • William Karlsson (C): Day-To-Day

Montreal Canadiens injuries

  • Patrik Laine (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Alexandre Carrier (D): Injured Reserve
  • David Savard (D): Day-To-Day
  • Kaiden Guhle (D): Day-To-Day
  • Rafael Harvey-Pinard (LW): Injured Reserve

Canadiens vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Tue 3:00 PM

Canadiens vs Golden Knights predictions

The Montreal Canadiens might not have the glossy record, but there's something undeniably scrappy about this team. Take Cole Caufield, for example. With 18 goals under his belt, he's the kind of player who can light up the scoreboard when you least expect it. He's got that knack for being in the right place at the right time, doesn’t he? Then there's Nick Suzuki. His impressive 24 assists and 35 points suggest he's crafting plays like a seasoned maestro. Keep an eye on how these two weave their magic; while they’re contending against a tough rival, breaking through Vegas' defense will rely heavily on their creativity and chemistry.

Switching gears to the Vegas Golden Knights, you've got Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev leading the charge. Eichel's distributive prowess is hard to deny with a whopping 38 assists. Imagine the kind of playmaking he'll bring against the Canadiens; it’s the kind of skill that could tilt the game. And while Ivan Barbashev’s day-to-day status may raise a few eyebrows, his presence alone has been a boon for the team with 15 goals to his name. It’s always fun to watch how the Golden Knights navigate challenges when key players aren’t at 100%. These guys are on a roll, and any obstacle just seems to make them more thrilling to watch.

As both teams lace up for the showdown at T-Mobile Arena, it's hard not to place the spotlight on the Golden Knights. Riding high with momentum and sitting comfortably at 25-8-3, they have both the form and the home advantage. The odds are tipping in their favor, and while the Canadiens bring heart and some standout players to the ice, beating Vegas at home is never an easy feat. Fans can expect a battle, but it looks like the Golden Knights are poised to extend that win streak even further, don’t you think?

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