Nashville vs Vegas Prediction 21 March 2026
🔊 For the first time in four years, Vegas have played two consecutive regular season games without scoring a goal. The Golden Knights' goalless streak now stands at 147 minutes. Can they break this troubling trend in Nashville? Let's delve into the stats and trends ahead of the NHL game in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Nashville and Vegas have faced off eight times: the Predators have claimed victory in four games, while the Golden Knights have done the same. On home ice, the Predators have managed to defeat the Knights in regulation time only once in their last eight head-to-head encounters.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - Vegas
Nashville Predators Team Overview
Nashville have won two consecutive games for the first time since early February, defeating the Winnipeg Jets (4-3 OT) and the Seattle Kraken (3-1) over the past three days. The Predators are now just one point shy of a playoff spot-extending their winning streak could propel Andrew Brunette's team into the top eight by the end of the week.
However, the Predators' defensive play at home has been less than stellar. At Bridgestone Arena, they concede an average of 3.26 goals per game while scoring an average of 3.03 goals per match.
There is a chance that defenseman Adam Wilsby could make his return against Vegas, marking his first appearance in March. In the game against Seattle, Juuso Annunen took over goaltending duties from Juuse Saros.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
Since the league resumed, Vegas have managed to win only a third of their matches-just four out of 12 games. Heading into their clash in Nashville, Bruce Cassidy's squad are on a streak of two consecutive shutout losses-falling to the Buffalo Sabres (0-2) and Utah Mammoth (0-4). Despite these setbacks, Vegas remain comfortably in the playoff zone, sitting in seventh place with a five-point cushion.
On the road, the Golden Knights have lost seven of their last nine games. Throughout the season, the "Knights" average 2.97 goals per game away from home while conceding 3.06. However, their post-break away performances have taken a hit, with their scoring dropping to 2.33 goals per game and their goals against rising to 3.33.
On Nevada's long-term injury list are goaltender Carter Hart and forwards William Karlsson and Jonas Røndbjerg. Following the scoreless outing against Buffalo, the coaching staff made no changes to the lineup, but it's anticipated that both line combinations and possibly the roster itself will see adjustments after another shutout against Utah.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
⚡️ Leaders
In the race for Nashville's top scorer, Ryan O'Reilly (62 points, 23 goals, 39 assists) competes closely with Filip Forsberg (58 points, 30 goals, 28 assists). Steven Stamkos holds the title of top goal-scorer with 31 goals. Predators defenseman Ryan Ufko has made a significant impact, scoring in four of his last five games.
Vegas boasts standout performers in all key individual statistics-points, goals, and assists. The Golden Knights' leading scorer and playmaker is Jack Eichel, who has amassed 74 points (24 goals, 50 assists) in 61 games this season. Pavel Dorofeyev leads in goals with an impressive tally of 34.
🥅 Goalies
Nashville's goaltending line has been nearly flawless in recent games. Juuse Saros has posted a 91.0% save percentage with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.79 across six March games. He has not allowed more than three goals in any of his last seven games. Justus Annunen has played three games this spring, recording a save percentage of 92.7% and a GAA of 2.05.
Vegas's goaltenders have had a tougher time. Adin Hill has been the primary netminder in March, with a spring average of 87.8% save percentage and a GAA of 2.67. Against Utah, Hill conceded three goals on just three shots before being pulled. Akira Schmid has managed an 89.4% save percentage with a GAA of 2.52 over three games.
Editor's Prediction
Vegas have surprised everyone with their first back-to-back scoreless games in four years. They are likely to break this trend in Nashville, but don't expect an avalanche of goals from the Golden Knights. Statistically, Nashville have conceded no more than three goals in regulation time in each of their last eight games, and Vegas have also struggled to score on the road, netting no more than three goals in eight of their last nine away fixtures. The editor's pick is Vegas Golden Knights' individual total under 3 goals.
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