Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 3-9-2023
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 3-9-2023

The Vegas Golden Knights face the Tampa Bay Lightning with both teams looking to build off of great seasons. The Golden Knights have a 38-20-6 record and are in first place in the Pacific Division while the Lightning have a 38-21-5 record and are in third place in the Atlantic Division. Both teams look to remain near the top of their divisions and the upcoming game looks to be a great one as a result.

The Golden Knights are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.13 goals per game. Chandler Stephenson, Jack Eichel, and Reilly Smith have scored 56 goals and 85 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Jonathan Marchessault, William Karlsson, and Phil Kessel have combined for 41 goals and 67 assists while defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore have added 16 goals and 54 assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried the Golden Knights, allowing only 2.75 goals per game with only 10 goals in their last four games. Brayden McNabb and Shea Theodore have combined for 7.6 defensive point shares and 219 blocked shots while Alec Martinez, Alex Pietrangelo, and Nicolas Hague have combined for 9.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender A din Hill has been great with a .916 save percentage and a 2.45 goals-against average on 729 shots with 8.1 goals saved above average.

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