Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Ottawa Senators

Date: Thursday November 21, 2024

Location: Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/point spread: Golden Knights (-275) Senators (+220)

The Ottawa Senators (8-9-1) host the Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2) at the Canadian Tire Center on Thursday. The odds for this game have Vegas at -275, while Ottawa comes in at +220. The total is 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights will be looking for a win in their next outing after their 5-2 loss to the Capitals in the last game they played. Vegas recorded 2 penalty minutes in this match. They also had one chance with extra men on the ice but were unable to score a goal. The Golden Knights did not have a great performance offensively in this loss. For the match, they earned a goal on 2 of the 42 shots they attempted.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have made a total of 37 power play attempts (32nd in the NHL) and have come away with 8 goals in those opportunities. The Golden Knights have had 511 shot attempts against them so far and have a save percentage of .888. Vegas has taken 558 shots and owns a 12.9% shooting percentage. Playing at even strength, the Golden Knights conceded 49 goals while scoring 56 times on offense. Vegas has accounted for 47 power play opportunities and has added 16 goals during these advantages for a percentage of 34.04%. For the current season, they have 24 points and their points percentage is .667. In terms of their scoring output, the Vegas Golden Knights have scored 72 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) and surrendered 57 goals this season.

The man in net for this match is Ilya Samsonov. In his career, Samsonov has amassed 82 quality starts and his quality start rate is .497. His save percentage currently sits at .903 in his 9,656 minutes guarding the cage. Samsonov has seen 4,788 shot attempts against him and recorded 4,325 saves. Opponents have scored 463 goals against Samsonov in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.88. He has a win-loss mark of 105-41-22 and has been named a starter in 165 games. Samsonov has appeared in 177 games during his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Ottawa took on the Oilers in a game where the Senators ultimately took the defeat by a score of 5-2. The Senators scored two goals from the 29 shots on goal they made. They had two power play opportunities during this outing, but were unable to finish one off with a goal.

The Senators have scored 41 goals at even strength and 16 goals (5th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Ottawa has taken 579 shots (6th in professional hockey) and has compiled a shooting percentage of 9.84% while allowing the opponent 486 shots. This year, the Ottawa Senators have scored 57 goals, 17 points, along with a points percentage of .472. They have allowed a total of 58 goals, including 46 goals at even strength and 12 goals while short. They have 60 total power play opportunities and a power play percentage of 26.67%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.36% on their opponent’s 53 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.1%.

On the other side of the ice you see Linus Ullmark defending the net. Ullmark has earned a lifetime mark of 142-78-24 and has played in 258 games. Ullmark’s quality start percentage stands at 62.9% and he has qualified for 156 quality starts in his professional career. He has 6,962 saves to his credit from 7,590 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .917. Teams score an average of 2.63 goals per match and he has scored a total of 628 goals. He started in 248 games and his ice time is 14,313 minutes.

Who will win tonight’s NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony’s pick: Take Vegas (-275)

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