Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - February 27

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The Chicago Blackhawks (17-34-7) will aim to halt a four-game losing streak when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (34-18-6) on the road on Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's game.

The Blackhawks have put up a 2-6-2 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 total goals (eight power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 36.4%) while conceding 34 goals to their opponents.

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-389)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights are 34-18-6 overall and 3-6-9 in overtime matchups.
  • Vegas is 10-6-4 (24 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Vegas has lost all seven games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 43 games (33-6-4, 70 points).
  • In the 23 games when Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 25 points after finishing 11-9-3.
  • In the 40 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 25-13-2 (52 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 9-4-3 (21 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (17-34-7 overall) have posted a record of 2-7-9 in games that have needed OT this season.
  • Chicago has earned 11 points (3-9-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
  • When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-16-2 record).
  • The Blackhawks have earned 34 points in their 26 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 6-12-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-10-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Blackhawks went 13-24-7 in those contests (33 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
7th 3.26 Goals Scored 2.62 29th
7th 2.74 Goals Allowed 3.47 30th
4th 30.8 Shots 24.7 32nd
4th 26.4 Shots Allowed 31.6 30th
5th 27.01% Power Play % 25.55% 6th
21st 76.86% Penalty Kill % 81.76% 8th

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