Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction: The opponents play very spectacular and productive hockey

Prediction for the NHL Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins match which will take place on January 21st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Vegas is the reigning Stanley Cup champion. The Knights won the Cup for the first time last summer, but they started the current season in such an upbeat manner that it became clear that they would not settle for just one trophy. Unfortunately, they have been unable to maintain this level of play, and one of the main reasons for their decline has been many injuries. Nevertheless, Bruce Cassidy's wards are still sometimes clinging to points, occupying the fifth line in the Western Conference standings.

Surprisingly, Pittsburgh, which suffers endless injuries every year, does not have so many players in the infirmary. Of the crucial performers, only Reilly Smith is worth mentioning, who obviously would not mind playing against Vegas, where he won the Stanley Cup. The Penguins are in good shape heading into this battle. In their last 13 games, the Penguins have only been held scoreless twice, have lost three times in overtime, and have won eight times - an excellent record for a team outside the playoff zone. The breakthrough has allowed the Pennsylvanians to rise to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Pittsburgh has recently won a very decent move, but almost a week has passed since the last game against Seattle, which is why the Penguins could rust a little without game practice. Therefore, it will be difficult for them in the game's opening. The Knights should take advantage of their opponent's problems, as they had a very comfortable schedule that allowed them to rest and maintain a competitive rhythm. Bruce Cassidy's charges should start the game actively and then act according to the score, which they can do perfectly. As a rule, the opponents play very spectacular and productive hockey. Throughout 11 meetings, the two teams have combined to score 70 goals (6.36 per game on average).