New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 12/17/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Bally Sports West

The New York Islanders (17-12-1) are headed to T-Mobile Arena on Saturday where they will go up against the Vegas Golden Knights (21-9-1).

The New York Islanders had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Bruins in their last outing. New York recorded 9 penalty minutes in this outing. In addition, they had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to score. The Islanders offense showed they have some room for improvement in this game. In the matchup, they scored on 3 out of the 26 shots they put on goal.

At even strength, the Islanders have allowed the opponent to score 66 goals while getting 75 of their own. New York Islanders opponents have tallied 90 power play tries (25th in pro hockey) and have a total of 17 goals in those attempts. In reference to their scoring capabilities, the New York Islanders have accumulated 95 goals (14th in pro hockey) for the season and have given up 83. New York has attempted 941 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. For the season, they have earned 35 points and their points percentage comes in at .583. The Islanders have had 954 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .913. New York has 90 power play chances and they have notched 20 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 22.22%.

The man in net for this game is Semyon Varlamov. In his professional hockey career, Varlamov has accumulated 310 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .569. His save percentage currently is .916 for his 32,726 mins played. Varlamov has seen 17,167 shots against him and has recorded 15,726 saves. The opposition has notched 1,441 goals against Varlamov in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.64. He has amassed an overall record of 268-214-63 and got the start in 545 games. Varlamov has played in 571 matchups over the course of his hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Vegas squared up with the Jets in an outing where the Golden Knights got the victory by a final score of 6-5. The Golden Knights scored 6 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 power play attempts in this matchup and scored 2 out of those attempts.

The Golden Knights have 81 goals at even strength and 21 goals (14th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Vegas has taken 1,005 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.15%, while allowing the opposition 962 shots. On the campaign, the Vegas Golden Knights have accounted for 102 goals, 43 points, in addition to a points percentage of .694. They have allowed 85 goals to be scored by way of 64 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 89 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 23.60%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 73.42% on their opponents 79 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 91.2%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Logan Thompson defending the net. His opposition is averaging 2.68 goals per game and he has surrendered 103 goals altogether. Thompson's quality start percentage sits at 54.1% and he has 20 quality starts in his hockey career. He has started in 37 games and has been on the ice for 2,306 mins. Thompson has accumulated a career mark of 23-12-3 and has played in 40 games. He has accrued 1,115 stops out of the 1,218 shots tried, giving him a save % of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas

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