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Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights

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Vegas takes on Chicago following Dorofeyev's 2-goal game

Chicago Blackhawks (25-29-11, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (30-22-14, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Chicago Blackhawks after Pavel Dorofeyev's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Golden Knights' 6-2 win.

Vegas has a 15-10-7 record in home games and a 30-22-14 record overall. The Golden Knights are 29-6-8 when scoring at least three goals.

Chicago has a 25-29-11 record overall and a 12-14-6 record in road games. The Blackhawks have a -32 scoring differential, with 172 total goals scored and 204 conceded.

Saturday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Blackhawks won the previous meeting 3-2 in overtime. Tyler Bertuzzi scored three goals in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Eichel has 24 goals and 50 assists for the Golden Knights. Dorofeyev has seven goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Connor Bedard has 27 goals and 34 assists for the Blackhawks. Ryan Donato has scored three goals and added three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 4.2 penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Blackhawks: 4-4-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Statistics

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3.14 Goals Against Average 3.08
29.3 Shots Against per Game 24.7
85.6 Penalty Kill Percentage 81.9
28 Power Play Goals Against 29
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
2.65 Goals For per Game 3.26
24.4 Shots per Game 28.4
37 Power Play Goals 46
19.8 Power Play Percentage 25.1
5 Short Handed Goals 3
593 Penalty Minutes 471
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Wyatt Kaiser, D Day-To-Day Mar 12
Oliver Moore, C Out Mar 9
Ryan Ellis, D Injured Reserve Jan 8
Shea Weber, D Injured Reserve Sep 30

Game Information

T-Mobile Arena

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 44 11 97 9
Dallas 41 14 92 10
Minnesota 38 16 88 12
Utah 34 26 74 6
Nashville 29 27 67 9
St. Louis 27 29 64 10
Winnipeg 26 28 62 10
Chicago 25 29 61 11

2025-26 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Anaheim 36 26 75 3
Vegas 30 22 74 14
Edmonton 32 26 73 9
Los Angeles 27 23 69 15
San Jose 31 26 68 6
Seattle 29 26 67 9
Calgary 26 32 59 7
Vancouver 20 37 48 8
Full Standings
Blackhawks Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ WPG L 3-2 OT
vs VAN L 6-3
@ DAL L 4-3 OT
vs UTA W 3-2 OT
@ UTA W 3-2 OT
Golden Knights Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ DET W 4-3 OT
vs MIN L 4-2
vs EDM L 4-2
@ DAL L 2-1
vs PIT W 6-2