Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - November 23

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The Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (7-10-2) at Bell Centre on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network, with each team back in action after a win. The Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in their most recent game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey game.

During the last 10 contests for the Canadiens, their offense has totaled 27 goals while their defense has given up 35 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 34 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with six goals (17.6% conversion rate).

Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Golden Knights 4, Canadiens 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-165)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights are 1-2-3 in overtime games on their way to a 12-6-2 overall record.
  • In the seven games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-1-2 record (good for 10 points).
  • Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Golden Knights are 12-2-2 in the 16 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 26 points).
  • In the 10 games when Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-4-1 record (11 points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 7-3-0 (14 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Golden Knights went 5-2-2 in those contests (12 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

  • The Canadiens have a -2-2 record in overtime contests this season and a 7-10-2 overall record.
  • Montreal has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canadiens recorded only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
  • Montreal has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 11 games, earning 13 points from those contests.
  • This season, Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 12 points with a record of 5-5-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 3-2-0 (six points).
  • The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 4-8-2 to record 10 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Canadiens AVG Canadiens Rank
4th 3.75 Goals Scored 2.84 19th
16th 3.1 Goals Allowed 3.68 31st
6th 31.1 Shots 24.5 32nd
18th 28.9 Shots Allowed 30.3 25th
2nd 30.77% Power Play % 21.54% 11th
25th 76.19% Penalty Kill % 81.82% 9th

Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NHL Network
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  • Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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