The NHL is set for an exciting matchup on Saturday as the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-14) take on the Seattle Kraken (25-19-9) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET. This game, which will be broadcast on ESPN+, sees the Golden Knights positioned fourth in the Western Conference while the Kraken sit in seventh.
In terms of injury updates, the Golden Knights will be missing several key players including William Karlsson (lower body), Colton Sissons (upper body), Brandon Saad (undisclosed), Carter Hart (leg), Brayden McNabb (upper body), and Brett Howden (lower body). The Kraken also face their own injury challenges with Matt Murray and Ben Meyers both out with lower body injuries, while Berkly Catton is day-to-day with an upper body issue.
Statistically, Jack Eichel stands out for the Golden Knights, having amassed 61 points (19 goals and 42 assists) in 46 games. On the other end, Kraken’s Matthew Beniers has contributed significantly to his team’s offense with 14 goals and 23 assists for a total of 37 points this season. In goal, Akira Schmid has an average of 2.53 goals-against, with 563 saves made across 27 games, while Joey Daccord has a save percentage of .900 after allowing 86 goals.
This matchup promises to be thrilling as both teams are eager to solidify their standings as they push towards the playoffs. Fans can look forward to a competitive game filled with skilled plays and intense moments as the season progresses.