The Golden Knights have looked as good as anyone in the bubble so far as they’ve played six games and they’ve registered six wins so far.
The Chicago Blackhawks finally put together a strong defensive effort in this series, holding the Vegas Golden Knights to just two goals in Game 3. However, it wasn’t enough as the Golden Knights still earned the win. The Blackhawks have now dug themselves an 0-3 series whole and are on the brink of elimination. Can they get anything going in Game 4 to survive one more day?
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks NHL Playoff Odds
The most important trend to note here is that the Golden Knights have now won 11 of the last 12 meetings in this series. Although overs might seem to make a lot of sense given the style of the two teams, under has actually now cashed in three of the last four meetings.
With Saturday’s loss, the Blackhawks are now 18-28 against teams with a winning record this season while the Golden Knights are now 21-14 against teams with a losing record.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights have looked as good as anyone in the bubble so far as they’ve played six games and they’ve registered six wins so far. Most of their wins have been offensive slugfests where they’ve done more at that end of the rink but on Saturday, they showed they can win a quiet, low-scoring affair too. They got a shorthanded goal early from William Karlsson and then road the play of Marc-Andre Fleury – who was making his first start of the series – as he slammed the door shut. What’s interesting is that Vegas probably left some meat on the bone here as they failed to score on the power play – they had three opportunities – and missed a couple of other good chances.
The Blackhawks have to be fairly discouraged right now. Vegas is laser-focused these days and would likely relish a break in between rounds. Look for them to take care of business on Sunday and send the Blackhawks home.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks finally got a good effort out of Corey Crawford on Saturday as he allowed just two goals on 26 shots. Considering his save percentage is under .900 in the bubble, getting a .923 number out of him on Saturday was exactly what the Blackhawks needed. The issue is that their offense was nowhere to be found. The Blackhawks had some chances as they threw 27 pucks at Marc-Andre Fleury and had four power play opportunities, but they couldn’t light the lamp enough. They lost the battle with hits and faceoffs, and that contributed to their overall loss.
The Blackhawks have to throw the kitchen sink at Vegas on Sunday but it’s unclear what other strategies they have left in the tank. They’ve been doing their best to get on the board in this series and this just looks like it’s a really bad matchup for them.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 16 Aug 12:57pm | VEG | -1.5 +130 | U +6 -120 |
| Closing 16 Aug 10:52pm | VEG | -1.5 +135 | U +6 -125 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Golden Knights Team Leaders
| Points |
66 |
| + / - |
19 |
| Shots |
307 |
| Penalty Mins |
47 |
| Wins |
27 |
| GAA |
1.67 |
| Points |
84 |
| + / - |
10 |
| Shots |
275 |
| Penalty Mins |
48 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
2.77 |
| Points |
19 |
| + / - |
11 |
| Shots |
80 |
| Penalty Mins |
22 |
| Wins |
9 |
| GAA |
1.99 |
| Points |
9 |
| + / - |
7 |
| Shots |
28 |
| Penalty Mins |
9 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
3.31 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Blackhawks Team Leaders
| Points |
66 |
| + / - |
19 |
| Shots |
307 |
| Penalty Mins |
47 |
| Wins |
27 |
| GAA |
1.67 |
| Points |
84 |
| + / - |
10 |
| Shots |
275 |
| Penalty Mins |
48 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
2.77 |
| Points |
19 |
| + / - |
11 |
| Shots |
80 |
| Penalty Mins |
22 |
| Wins |
9 |
| GAA |
1.99 |
| Points |
9 |
| + / - |
7 |
| Shots |
28 |
| Penalty Mins |
9 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
3.31 |
Injuries
Mark Stone (RW)
Tomas Nosek (LW)
Robin Lehner (G)
Ryan Reaves (RW)
Nick Cousins (C)
Paul Stastny (C)
Tomas Nosek (LW)
Chandler Stephenson (C)
Tomas Nosek (LW)
Mark Stone (RW)
Drake Caggiula (LW)
Connor Murphy (D)
Corey Crawford (G)
Drake Caggiula (LW)
Adam Boqvist (D)
Adam Boqvist (D)
Lucas Carlsson (D)
Malcolm Subban (G)
Erik Gustafsson (D)
Zack Smith (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Mark Stone (RW) | Prob Mon | Foot - 14 / 09 / 20 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Stone has a foot injury, but he is expected to suit up against the Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference final. |
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| Tomas Nosek (LW) | Ques Wed | Shoulder - 11 / 09 / 20 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Nosek is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference final versus the Stars. |
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| Robin Lehner (G) | Prob Sat | Knee - 11 / 09 / 20 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Lehner is nursing a sore knee, but is likely to be available for Game 4 of the Western Conference final against the Stars. |
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| Ryan Reaves (RW) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 05 / 09 / 20 | 2-4 | 0-6 | + - |
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Reaves is serving a one-game suspension for an illegal check to the head, but he is expected to return for Game 2 of the Western Conference final versus the Stars. |
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| Nick Cousins (C) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 05 / 09 / 20 | 2-4 | 0-6 | + - |
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Cousins is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference final versus the Stars. |
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| Paul Stastny (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 15 / 08 / 20 | 5-10 | 4-11 | + - |
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Stastny is dealing with an unspecified issue, and it is uncertain if he will line up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blackhawks. |
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| Tomas Nosek (LW) | Out indefinitely | Hand - 13 / 08 / 20 | 6-10 | 4-12 | + - |
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Nosek has a hand injury and will miss an extended period. |
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| Chandler Stephenson (C) | Prob Mon | Upper Body - 10 / 03 / 20 | 11-10 | 8-13 | + - |
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Stephenson is dealing with an upper-body injury, but he is likely to return in the Western Conference round robin versus the Stars. |
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| Tomas Nosek (LW) | Prob Sun | Upper Body - 29 / 02 / 20 | 14-12 | 8-17-1 | + - |
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Nosek is tending to an upper-body ailment, but it is not expected to impede his status for Sunday's contest against the Kings. |
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| Mark Stone (RW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 28 / 02 / 20 | 14-12 | 8-17-1 | + - |
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Stone will miss an extended period due to a lower-body injury. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Caggiula (LW) | Elig Wed | Suspension - 02 / 08 / 20 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Caggiula has been suspended one game for an illegal check to the head. He is expected to be activated in time for Game 2 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers. |
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| Connor Murphy (D) | Ques Sat | Groin - 24 / 07 / 20 | 7-2 | 5-4 | + - |
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Murphy is hampered by a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers. |
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| Corey Crawford (G) | Ques Sat | Illness - 13 / 07 / 20 | 7-2 | 5-4 | + - |
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Crawford has rejoined the team after testing positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain if he will be available against the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round. |
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| Drake Caggiula (LW) | day-to-day | Hand - 09 / 03 / 20 | 7-3 | 5-5 | + - |
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Caggiula is dealing with a hand injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play versus the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round. |
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| Adam Boqvist (D) | day-to-day | Concussion - 09 / 03 / 20 | 7-3 | 5-5 | + - |
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Boqvist is battling a concussion, and it remains to be seen if he will pass protocol prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Oilers. |
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| Adam Boqvist (D) | Prob Sun | Wrist - 06 / 03 / 20 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Boqvist missed the last game with a wrist injury, but he is expected to return to the lineup Sunday versus the Blues. |
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| Lucas Carlsson (D) | Ques Wed | Head - 05 / 03 / 20 | 8-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Carlsson has missed the last two games while going through the league's concussion protocol, and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for Wednesday's tilt against the Sharks. |
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| Malcolm Subban (G) | Ques Tues | Acquired - 25 / 02 / 20 | 12-5 | 9-8 | + - |
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Subban has an undetermined status heading into Tuesday's contest against the Blues as he was recently acquired by the team in a trade. |
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| Erik Gustafsson (D) | Out Sun | Undisclosed - 22 / 02 / 20 | 13-6 | 10-9 | + - |
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Gustafsson will not participate in Sunday's battle with the Stars for precautionary reasons as the trade deadline approaches. |
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| Zack Smith (LW) | Out indefinitely | Back - 13 / 02 / 20 | 15-8 | 12-11 | + - |
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Smith is working his way back after undergoing back surgery, but there is no timetable for recovery. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 16 Aug 12:57pm VEG -1.5 +130 U +6 -120 Closing 16 Aug 10:52pm VEG -1.5 +135 U +6 -125 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Golden Knights Team Leaders
Points 66
+ / - 19
Shots 307
Penalty Mins 47
Wins 27
GAA 1.67
Points 84
+ / - 10
Shots 275
Penalty Mins 48
Wins 16
GAA 2.77
Points 19
+ / - 11
Shots 80
Penalty Mins 22
Wins 9
GAA 1.99
Points 9
+ / - 7
Shots 28
Penalty Mins 9
Wins 4
GAA 3.31
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Blackhawks Team Leaders
Points 66
+ / - 19
Shots 307
Penalty Mins 47
Wins 27
GAA 1.67
Points 84
+ / - 10
Shots 275
Penalty Mins 48
Wins 16
GAA 2.77
Points 19
+ / - 11
Shots 80
Penalty Mins 22
Wins 9
GAA 1.99
Points 9
+ / - 7
Shots 28
Penalty Mins 9
Wins 4
GAA 3.31
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Injuries
Mark Stone (RW)
Prob Mon Foot - 14 / 09 / 20Tomas Nosek (LW)
Ques Wed Shoulder - 11 / 09 / 20Robin Lehner (G)
Prob Sat Knee - 11 / 09 / 20Ryan Reaves (RW)
Elig Tues Suspension - 05 / 09 / 20Nick Cousins (C)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 09 / 20Paul Stastny (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 15 / 08 / 20Tomas Nosek (LW)
Out indefinitely Hand - 13 / 08 / 20Chandler Stephenson (C)
Prob Mon Upper Body - 10 / 03 / 20Tomas Nosek (LW)
Prob Sun Upper Body - 29 / 02 / 20Mark Stone (RW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 28 / 02 / 20Drake Caggiula (LW)
Elig Wed Suspension - 02 / 08 / 20Connor Murphy (D)
Ques Sat Groin - 24 / 07 / 20Corey Crawford (G)
Ques Sat Illness - 13 / 07 / 20Drake Caggiula (LW)
day-to-day Hand - 09 / 03 / 20Adam Boqvist (D)
day-to-day Concussion - 09 / 03 / 20Adam Boqvist (D)
Prob Sun Wrist - 06 / 03 / 20Lucas Carlsson (D)
Ques Wed Head - 05 / 03 / 20Malcolm Subban (G)
Ques Tues Acquired - 25 / 02 / 20Erik Gustafsson (D)
Out Sun Undisclosed - 22 / 02 / 20Zack Smith (LW)
Out indefinitely Back - 13 / 02 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Mark Stone (RW) Prob Mon Foot - 14 / 09 / 20 0-1 0-1 + - Stone has a foot injury, but he is expected to suit up against the Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference final.
Tomas Nosek (LW) Ques Wed Shoulder - 11 / 09 / 20 0-2 0-2 + - Nosek is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference final versus the Stars.
Robin Lehner (G) Prob Sat Knee - 11 / 09 / 20 0-2 0-2 + - Lehner is nursing a sore knee, but is likely to be available for Game 4 of the Western Conference final against the Stars.
Ryan Reaves (RW) Elig Tues Suspension - 05 / 09 / 20 2-4 0-6 + - Reaves is serving a one-game suspension for an illegal check to the head, but he is expected to return for Game 2 of the Western Conference final versus the Stars.
Nick Cousins (C) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 09 / 20 2-4 0-6 + - Cousins is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference final versus the Stars.
Paul Stastny (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 15 / 08 / 20 5-10 4-11 + - Stastny is dealing with an unspecified issue, and it is uncertain if he will line up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blackhawks.
Tomas Nosek (LW) Out indefinitely Hand - 13 / 08 / 20 6-10 4-12 + - Nosek has a hand injury and will miss an extended period.
Chandler Stephenson (C) Prob Mon Upper Body - 10 / 03 / 20 11-10 8-13 + - Stephenson is dealing with an upper-body injury, but he is likely to return in the Western Conference round robin versus the Stars.
Tomas Nosek (LW) Prob Sun Upper Body - 29 / 02 / 20 14-12 8-17-1 + - Nosek is tending to an upper-body ailment, but it is not expected to impede his status for Sunday's contest against the Kings.
Mark Stone (RW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 28 / 02 / 20 14-12 8-17-1 + - Stone will miss an extended period due to a lower-body injury.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Drake Caggiula (LW) Elig Wed Suspension - 02 / 08 / 20 6-2 4-4 + - Caggiula has been suspended one game for an illegal check to the head. He is expected to be activated in time for Game 2 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers.
Connor Murphy (D) Ques Sat Groin - 24 / 07 / 20 7-2 5-4 + - Murphy is hampered by a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers.
Corey Crawford (G) Ques Sat Illness - 13 / 07 / 20 7-2 5-4 + - Crawford has rejoined the team after testing positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain if he will be available against the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round.
Drake Caggiula (LW) day-to-day Hand - 09 / 03 / 20 7-3 5-5 + - Caggiula is dealing with a hand injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play versus the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round.
Adam Boqvist (D) day-to-day Concussion - 09 / 03 / 20 7-3 5-5 + - Boqvist is battling a concussion, and it remains to be seen if he will pass protocol prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Oilers.
Adam Boqvist (D) Prob Sun Wrist - 06 / 03 / 20 8-5 7-6 + - Boqvist missed the last game with a wrist injury, but he is expected to return to the lineup Sunday versus the Blues.
Lucas Carlsson (D) Ques Wed Head - 05 / 03 / 20 8-5 7-6 + - Carlsson has missed the last two games while going through the league's concussion protocol, and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for Wednesday's tilt against the Sharks.
Malcolm Subban (G) Ques Tues Acquired - 25 / 02 / 20 12-5 9-8 + - Subban has an undetermined status heading into Tuesday's contest against the Blues as he was recently acquired by the team in a trade.
Erik Gustafsson (D) Out Sun Undisclosed - 22 / 02 / 20 13-6 10-9 + - Gustafsson will not participate in Sunday's battle with the Stars for precautionary reasons as the trade deadline approaches.
Zack Smith (LW) Out indefinitely Back - 13 / 02 / 20 15-8 12-11 + - Smith is working his way back after undergoing back surgery, but there is no timetable for recovery.