- What: NHL Regular Season Game
- When: February 24, 2025
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. LA Kings
- Time: 7:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
The Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6) entered the season with little recognition across the league, but their top players are performing at a high level once again.
As they approach the season’s final stretch, the team is eager to make another push for the Stanley Cup.
On Monday, they face a formidable division rival in the Los Angeles Kings (30-17-7), who have maintained a steady performance throughout the season.
Currently, they hold a narrow four-point lead over the Wild Card contenders in the Western Conference.
Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights have established themselves as a consistently high-performing franchise since entering the NHL.
With a road record of 14-11-3 this season, they sit two points ahead of the Oilers at the top of the Pacific Division.
Averaging 3.28 goals per game, the Golden Knights are back in form. They also boast a solid defense, ranking sixth in the league with a 2.70 goals-against average, largely thanks to Adin Hill’s .903 save percentage.
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With Jack Eichel back to full health, he’s leading the team with an impressive 69 points in 56 games.
The depth and talent of the roster shine through with contributions from key players like Mark Stone, Shea Theodore, and Tomas Hertl.
In their most recent game, the Golden Knights secured a solid 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, with Brett Howden providing two assists and Hill making 33 saves on 34 shots.
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Kings have maintained a solid level of performance throughout the season, boasting one of the top home records in the NHL at 18-3-2.
They currently sit third in the Pacific Division, holding a four-point lead over the Canucks for the final Wild Card spot. However, the Kings’ offense has been inconsistent, averaging only 2.87 goals per game.
On the defensive side, the experienced tandem of Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich has delivered well with a 2.54 GAA, ranking fifth in the league.
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The team’s offensive efforts have relied heavily on Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar, both of whom have tallied 46 points so far.
While there’s been some production from other players in the lineup, the absence of a true superstar has been felt.
In their most recent game, the Kings secured a significant victory against the Utah Hockey Club, with Drew Doughty contributing three points.
Despite Kuemper conceding three goals on 28 shots, the Kings triumphed with a final score of 5-3, thanks to their scoring front.
Golden Knights-Kings Best Bet
This intense rivalry has become one of the most exciting in the NHL lately.
In their last 10 encounters since 2022, the Vegas Golden Knights have the narrow advantage with a 6-4 record, having secured victory in four of their last six matchups.
As of the 2024/25 season, both teams have one win against each other, each scoring six goals in those games. However, with the Golden Knights riding a three-game winning streak, they are likely to come out on top in a closely contested matchup.
Target the 3-way market for much better odds, the Golden Knights to win in regulation at +140 odds is the play in this one.
Best Bet: Golden Knights to win in regulation at +140 odds.
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