Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights
· National Hockey LeagueVegas 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 SeriesSeries tied 1-1
Statistics
CHI |
VGK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|
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:
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 |


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