The New Jersey Devils (30-19-6) welcome the Vegas Golden Knights (31-17-6) to the Prudential Center on Thursday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup between two playoff contenders.
The Golden Knights arrive in Newark looking to snap a concerning four-game losing streak, including three straight losses on the road, while scoring just six goals in their last three away games.
The Devils, meanwhile, enter the contest with momentum after a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh, powered by Jack Hughes' two-goal performance and Jesper Bratt's pair of assists.
Recent history favors Vegas, who holds a 6-1-3 record in their last 10 meetings against New Jersey, though both teams' current form tells a different story.
The defensive battle could prove decisive, with New Jersey ranking fourth in the league allowing just 2.51 goals per game, while Vegas maintains a respectable ninth position giving up 2.76 goals per contest.
This first of two regular-season meetings between these teams sets up an fascinating clash between the Devils' red-hot offense, which has netted 11 goals in their last three games, and a Golden Knights squad desperate to rediscover their winning formula on the road.
New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights: who will win?
For tonight's Devils vs Golden Knights matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 64% chance of defeating the Knights.
Pre-game probabilities
New Jersey Devils
Moneyline
Win %
64%
36%
Vegas Golden Knights
New Jersey Devils: 64% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+31 compared to Knights' +27)
- Better defensive record (139 goals against vs Knights' 151)
- Higher points percentage (66 points in 55 games vs Knights' 68 in 54 games)
Vegas Golden Knights: 36% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLLW in last 5 games)
- Higher goals against (151 goals conceded in 54 games)
- Struggling road performance (lower points total despite similar games played)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights form
New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights head to head
New Jersey Devils
50%
Vegas Golden Knights
50%
Mar 17, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
3 : 1
New Jersey Devils
Jan 23, 2024
New Jersey Devils
6 : 5
Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 4, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights
4 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Jan 25, 2023
New Jersey Devils
3 : 2
Vegas Golden Knights
Apr 19, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
2 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Dec 17, 2021
New Jersey Devils
3 : 5
Vegas Golden Knights
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