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Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 3, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 9:12 AM
The Vegas Golden Knights, sitting at 3-1-0 on the season, look to build on their momentum as they host the struggling Colorado Avalanche, who are still seeking their first win at 0-4-0, at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, October 3rd. The Knights have been solid on home ice, with a 1-1-0 record, while the Avs have yet to find their footing on the road, going 0-1-0. Expect a hungry Avalanche squad to come out strong in this 10:00 PM matchup.
Colorado Avalanche
Vegas Golden Knights

Avalanche vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Avalanche Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 2.00 4.25
Goals Against per Game 4.75 2.00
Shots per Game 27.5 31.0
Shots Against per Game 33.8 23.0
Power Play Goals 5 2
Power Play Goals Against 3 5
Short Handed Goals 0 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 51 40
Power Play Percentage 29.4 13.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.0 70.6

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/1/24 @ Colorado Avalanche W 6-1
9/27/24 vs Utah Hockey Club W 5-2
9/25/24 vs Los Angeles Kings L 3-2
9/22/24 @ San Jose Sharks W 4-2
5/5/24 @ Dallas Stars L 2-1

Colorado Avalanche recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/1/24 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 6-1
9/29/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 6-3
9/27/24 @ Dallas Stars L 4-2
9/23/24 vs Dallas Stars L 3-2
5/17/24 vs Dallas Stars L 2-1 2OT

Avalanche vs Golden Knights predictions

So, looking at the Colorado Avalanche, young Calum Ritchie is certainly someone to watch closely in the upcoming game against the Vegas Golden Knights. With 2 goals already to his name this season, he's showing signs of becoming a critical player for the team. Nikolai Kovalenko, with a couple of assists so far, is another promising player who seems to be finding his rhythm on the ice. The Avalanche haven't had the start they wanted this season, but these players could spark a turnaround, starting with this game.

On the flip side, the Vegas Golden Knights have been off to a solid start, and a lot of that momentum can be attributed to Tanner Laczynski. With 2 goals and an impressive total of 5 points so early in the season, Laczynski appears to be on a hot streak. Another key player, Ben Hutton, who has already racked up 4 assists, will undoubtedly look to maintain his form and keep feeding the scorers like Laczynski. If these players keep performing at their current level, Vegas could be looking at a very fruitful game.

Considering both teams' current trajectories and individual performances, it seems the Vegas Golden Knights might have the upper hand in this matchup. While the Avalanche's top players like Ritchie are showing some flashes of brilliance, the Golden Knights' combination of a solid defense and a more consistently performing offense gives them a slight edge. So, if I had to put my money on it, I'd back Vegas to come out on top at the T-Mobile Arena. What do you think, could we be in for any surprises?

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • William Karlsson (C): Day-To-Day

Colorado Avalanche injuries

  • Artturi Lehkonen (LW): Out
  • Miles Wood (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Ondrej Pavel (C): Out

Avalanche vs Golden Knights game info

Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Thu 10:00 PM

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