Chicago Blackhawks Face Off Against Vegas Golden Knights in Season-End Battle

Monday, April 15th, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights, with a record of 44-28-8, are set to compete against the Chicago Blackhawks, who have a record of 23-52-5. This matchup is scheduled to occur in Paradise, Nevada, at 10 p.m. EDT.

At home, the Golden Knights have shown strength with a 26-11-2 record, in contrast to the Blackhawks' struggles on the road, evidenced by their 7-31-1 record. Chicago’s issues with discipline are notable, as evidenced by their 6-21-1 record in games where they accrue more penalties.

This game marks the third face-off between the two teams this season, with their last game ending in a 4-3 overtime win for Chicago.

The Golden Knights lean on Jonathan Marchessault, who has amassed 42 goals and 27 assists this season. Jack Eichel has also been a critical player, contributing six goals and five assists in the team’s recent ten games.

For Chicago, Philipp Kurashev leads the pack with 18 goals and 36 assists, with Ryan Donato also making notable contributions including one goal and five assists in the past few games.

Comparing their last ten games, Vegas has managed an average of 3.7 goals, while Chicago has lagged slightly behind with an average of 2.2 goals. The Golden Knights have also incurred slightly fewer penalties on average than the Blackhawks, with 3.1 per game compared to 3.5.

In terms of roster availability, Vegas faces challenges with Alex Pietrangelo on a day-to-day basis, while both Mark Stone and William Carrier are sidelined due to injuries. On the Chicago side, Taylor Hall is out for the season, and both Nick Foligno and Reese Johnson are considered day-to-day.

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