Roster Rundown
The
Vegas Golden Knights are skating into this matchup with a solid lineup, although they're missing a couple of key players. Brayden McNabb, known for his defensive prowess, has been a cornerstone on the blue line, accumulating an impressive 150 blocked shots this season. Meanwhile, Jack Eichel has been lighting up the scoreboard with 28 goals and 40 assists, cementing his role as a top playmaker. Goalie Ilya Samsonov has been a wall between the pipes, boasting a .920 save percentage. Tomas Hertl has also made significant contributions, with his slick passng and ability to bury those chances, tallying 25 goals this season. Notably absent, though, are Mark Stone, dealing with a lingering injury, and Alex Pietrangelo, who’s taking time to recover from a recent knock.
Seattle Kraken's squad features the likes of Jared McCann, who's racked up 30 goals this season, keeping opponents on their toes. On defense, Adam Larsson leads with over 180 hits, setting the tone physically. Philipp Grubauer has been sturdy in net, posting a .915 save percentage. Up front, Matthew Beniers continues to develop, notching 20 goals and showcasing his two-way game. However, they're missing Chandler Stephenson, sidelined with an injury, and Brandon Tanev, who’s out for personal reasons.
Head-to-Head
The historical rivalry has been lopsided, with
Vegas Golden Knights dominating the series. Here's a quick look at their recent encounters:
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Vegas Golden Knights 3-2
Seattle Kraken [February 15, 2024]
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Vegas Golden Knights 4-1
Seattle Kraken [December 10, 2023]
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Vegas Golden Knights 5-3
Seattle Kraken [October 28, 2023]
Recent Form
Vegas Golden Knights have shown mixed form recently:
- Vancouver Canucks – Win 2:3
- Calgary Flames – Win 2:3
- Winnipeg Jets – Lost 0:4
- Edmonton Oilers – Lost 2:3
- Nashville Predators – Win 1:3
Seattle Kraken, on the other hand, have been on a bit of a roll:
- Los Angeles Kings – Win 1:2
- San Jose Sharks – Win 1:5
- Vancouver Canucks – Win 0:5
- Dallas Stars – Lost 1:3
- Dallas Stars – Lost 1:5
Wrap-Up
Vegas heads into this matchup with a slight edge, given their head-to-head dominance and recent bounce-back victories against teams like the Canucks and Flames. Seattle's riding high off a few solid wins, but they’ve got a history of struggling against Vegas. With injuries impacting both teams, depth will play a crucial role. Vegas has shown they can win without their top stars, thanks to a deep roster and strong goaltending from Samsonov. Meanwhile, Seattle's recent offensive surges can’t be ignored, with guys like McCann and Beniers stepping up.
Summary
For this upcoming clash on April 11, 2025, expect Vegas to lean on their all-around game and historical success against Seattle. With Eichel and Hertl in form, plus Samsonov's solid goaltending, they seem to hold the cards. Seattle's no slouch, though. Their recent winning streak and offensive firepower make them a threat. However, Vegas' depth and experience in these matchups might just be the deciding factor. It's shaping up to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams look to make a statement in the
NHL standings.
Match Odds Vegas Golden Knights – Seattle Kraken
Leon's odds are 1.15 on Vegas Golden Knights winning at own stadium.
At this moment our odds are equal to 81 on Seattle Kraken visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 6.
