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The Vegas Golden Knights (31-24-14) and Nashville Predators (31-28-9) meet at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights lost to the Utah Mammoth 4-0 in their last outing, while the Predators are coming off a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.
Over the past 10 games, the Predators have gone 4-4-2 while totaling 28 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have conceded 26 goals.
Golden Knights vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-143)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have finished 8-14-22 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 31-24-14.
- In the 30 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-10-8 record (good for 32 points).
- In the nine games this season the Golden Knights scored just one goal, they went 1-5-3 (five points).
- Vegas has scored two goals in 12 games this season (0-9-3 record, three points).
- The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 44 games (30-6-8, 68 points).
- In the 25 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 12-8-5 to record 29 points.
- In the 51 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 25-18-8 (58 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 6-5-6 (18 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 31-28-9 record this season and are 8-9-17 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Nashville has earned 34 points (13-5-8) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
- Nashville has earned 16 points (5-13-6 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in 34 games, earning 53 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games and picked up 33 points with a record of 15-13-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 12-11-3 (27 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 17-17-6 to register 40 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.91 | 20th |
| 14th | 3.03 | Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| 13th | 28.3 | Shots | 28 | 15th |
| 3rd | 24.5 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 26th |
| 4th | 24.87% | Power Play % | 22.73% | 10th |
| 3rd | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 80.69% | 11th |
Golden Knights vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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