Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (7-2)
October 17, 2026 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vegas Golden Knights -238 / Pittsburgh Penguins 195; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 7-2-0 this year after they defeated the Flames by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Vegas had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the win. The Golden Knights out shot Calgary by a total of 33-30, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by Mark Stone, who had three goals, while Carter Hart stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Predators by a score of 5-2, but did lose to the Wild by a score of 4-2 before that. The Golden Knights have scored 3.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.44 goals against per game, while also going 25.7% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led the team with five goals and 11 assists, while Carter Hart is 4-2-0 with a 2.35 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
Pittsburgh is playing a game late on Friday night, which is not included in this article. The Penguins are 3-3-1 this season after they lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they tied the game in the third, before allowing two goals in the last five minutes for the loss. The Penguins out shot Chicago by a total of 27-20, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh was led by Sidney Crosby, who had two goals, while Sergei Murashov stopped 15 out of 19 shots, which was a .789 save percentage in the game.
Prior to that loss, Pittsburgh defeated the Stars by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 before that. The Penguins have scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 89.5% on the penalty kill this season. Erik Karlsson has led the team with zero goals and seven assists, while Sergei Murashov is 0-2-1 with a 2.99 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season.
Golden Knights vs Penguins Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have scored 11 goals in their last two. The Golden Knights are 4-1-0 at home this year, while the Penguins are 1-2-1 on the road. Pittsburgh is playing on Friday night, so they will be on a back to back. The Penguins have struggled in their last four games and I don’t expect anything to change here. Take Vegas -1.5 in this one.
