The NHL schedule on Friday features an exciting matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the St. Louis Blues, set to take place at 3 p.m. ET at the Enterprise Center. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+. Currently, the Golden Knights stand fifth in the Western Conference with a record of 17 wins, 10 losses, and 11 overtime losses, earning them a total of 45 points. In contrast, the Blues are positioned 13th in the same conference, with 15 wins, 18 losses, and 8 overtime losses, bringing their points total to 38.
In terms of injuries, the Golden Knights will be without key players including Shea Theodore (upper body), Adin Hill (lower body), and William Karlsson (lower body). Jack Eichel is listed as day-to-day due to an illness, while Brayden McNabb is also day-to-day with an upper body issue. On the Blues side, Nathan Walker (upper body), Nick Bjugstad (upper body), Dylan Holloway (ankle), and Pius Suter (lower body) are all out for this matchup.
As the game approaches, statistics provide interesting insights into individual performances. Jack Eichel has had a notable season so far, accumulating 41 points from 12 goals and 29 assists over 31 games. On the defensive end, Akira Schmid holds a goals-against average of 2.5 with 412 saves, while his save percentage sits at .896, ranking him 38th in the league. For the Blues, Robert Thomas has made significant contributions with 29 total points from 9 goals and 20 assists. Meanwhile, Jordan Binnington is facing challenges this season, having allowed 77 goals for a goals-against average of 3.6, along with 512 saves and a save percentage of .869, placing him 65th in the league.
With both teams looking to gain a crucial victory, the game promises to be an intense battle on the ice.