Vegas Golden Knights vsColumbus Blue Jackets Prediction
The Vegas Golden Knights are heavy 68.9 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Golden Knights are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +6 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 34 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Golden Knights goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.2% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 25, Elvis Merzlikins 30 SHOTS: Jack Eichel 4, Boone Jenner 3.4 GOALS: Jack Eichel 0.64, Boone Jenner 0.6 PTS: Jack Eichel has a 59% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Johnny Gaudreau has a 59% chance of 1+PTs