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Vegas Writer's NHL Morning Skate

Vegas Writer's NHL Morning Skate

by Vegas Writer

Friday, Nov 08, 2024
Before getting to Friday's edition of the "Morning Skate," recapping Thursday's full slate of action that featured 13 games, let's address last night's loss.

My Western Conference Game of the Year didn't pan out as expected, as the Utah Hockey Club went into St. Louis and knocked off the Blues, 4-2, with an empty netter providing the final margin. Not what I expected to happen.

When you're outshot by a 2-to-1 ratio - 30 to 15 - it gives you very little chance to win, and such was the case last night, as the Blues looked like the travel-weary team. They also were 0 for 3 on the power play, something they'll need to fix as the third-worst team with a man advantage.

Like the wins that come in droves, there will be losses. I'll bounce back, and by playoff time in April, the plan is to have profit to work with, so stick with me, and let's make money.

Let's take a look at the main highlights from Thursday:





Through the first 30 nights of the season:


Tonight's FEATURED GAME (lines courtesy DraftKings):

Vegas (-135, 6o, -118) at Seattle


PREDICTION: The Vegas Golden Knights finally secured a road win, spoiling Connor McDavid's return to the Edmonton Oilers with a 4-2 win two nights back. Tonight the Knights visit the Seattle Kraken for a battle between the New Kids on the Block, and I am looking for low-scoring game. As the season moves into the second month, we see a lot better play from defensive pairings, with goalies settling into their dwelling. As you see above, after Overs in the NHL opened the season 87-70-14, the Unders are on a 22-13-6 run. Seven of the last 10 meetings between Vegas and Seattle have stayed under. The Kraken have stayed low in three of their last four and in catching Vegas - which has struggled on the road - on a two-game tour, this one will be played at a pedestrian pace. Let's play this one Under.