Lightning vs Golden Knights Elite NHL Pick of the Month 3/23

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Analysis

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter this matchup with a 40-24-5 record following a 6-4 loss to Utah in their most recent contest. Tampa Bay managed to tie the game at three in the second period, but ultimately allowed three of the last four goals to fall short. Despite the loss, the Lightning held a slight edge in shots (26-25), won 47.7% of face-offs, and converted one of their three power-play opportunities.

Tampa Bay’s scoring effort was led by Anthony Cirelli, Jake Guentzel, and Brayden Point, who netted two goals. Goaltender Brandon Halverson struggled, stopping 19 of 24 shots faced.

Prior to their loss, the Lightning secured victories over the Dallas Stars (3-2) and Philadelphia Flyers (2-0), winning three of their last four outings. Sitting third in the Atlantic Division with 85 points, Tampa Bay remains a formidable contender. Offensively, the team is producing 3.49 goals per game while allowing 2.63 goals against. Their power-play unit operates at an efficient 25.7%, with a penalty kill percentage of 82.1%.

Nikita Kucherov continues to be the offensive catalyst, leading the team with 29 goals, 68 assists, and 219 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel has also been a key contributor with 32 goals and 44 assists. Between the pipes, Andrei Vasilevskiy holds an impressive 33-18-3 record, accompanied by a 2.23 goals-against average (GAA) and a .920 save percentage.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights come into this matchup with a strong 41-20-8 record, following a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Vegas saw its lead trimmed to 3-2 early in the second period but pulled away by scoring three of the last four goals. The Golden Knights outshot Detroit 36-31, won 50.8% of face-offs, and capitalized on both of their power-play chances.

Jack Eichel, Nicolas Roy, and Mark Stone each found the net, while Tomas Hertl delivered a standout performance with a hat trick. In goal, Adin Hill stopped 28 of 31 shots to secure the win.

Vegas had also dominated the Boston Bruins with a 5-1 victory before their recent win, though they were previously blanked by the Red Wings 3-0. The Golden Knights have won three of their last five games and currently hold the top spot in the Pacific Division with 90 points.

Vegas has been an offensive force, averaging 3.32 goals per game while allowing just 2.68 goals against. Their power-play success rate sits at an impressive 28.9%, though their penalty kill has been a weak spot at just 76.8% efficiency.

Jack Eichel remains a standout performer, leading the team with 22 goals, 64 assists, and 208 shots on goal. Captain Mark Stone has chipped in with 18 goals and 43 assists. Between the pipes, Ilya Samsonov has posted a 15-9-3 record, with a 2.81 GAA and a .889 save percentage.

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