NHL · Sunday, 18 October, MSK

Vegas Golden Knights — Pittsburgh Penguins

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Model prediction for 18 October

Vegas Golden Knights52%
Draw in regulation21%
Pittsburgh Penguins26%
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In short

Vegas Golden Knights are clear favourites: 65% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.2 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 65%.

Why

  • Vegas Golden Knights are more dangerous in attack: 3.5 expected goals against 2.7.

Facts

  • League table: Vegas Golden Knights — No. 3, 12 pts; Pittsburgh Penguins — No. 15, 7 pts. A gap of 5 pts.
  • Last 5 meetings: Vegas Golden Knights 3 wins, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Vegas Golden Knights — Pittsburgh Penguins3.5–2.7
Vegas Golden Knights to win (incl. OT and shootout)65%
Pittsburgh Penguins to win (incl. OT and shootout)35%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)65%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)35%

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Form

Vegas Golden Knights

  • 14.10away · Nashville Predators5:2
  • 13.10away · Minnesota Wild2:4
  • 11.10Los Angeles Kings2:1 OT
  • 09.10Toronto Maple Leafs4:3 SO
  • 07.10away · Seattle Kraken6:2

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • 14.10away · Chicago Blackhawks3:5
  • 11.10Dallas Stars2:1 SO
  • 10.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:3 SO
  • 08.10away · Washington Capitals3:5
  • 06.10Winnipeg Jets2:3

Head to head

  • 13.03.2026Vegas Golden Knights — Pittsburgh Penguins6:2
  • 01.03.2026Pittsburgh Penguins — Vegas Golden Knights5:0
  • 12.03.2025Pittsburgh Penguins — Vegas Golden Knights3:2 OT
  • 08.03.2025Vegas Golden Knights — Pittsburgh Penguins4:0
  • 21.01.2024Vegas Golden Knights — Pittsburgh Penguins3:2

Full record: 12 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
2, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionNew York Rangers860227–14+1312
3, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionVegas Golden Knights860230–20+1012
4, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionEdmonton Oilers651029–18+1111
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18
15, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionPittsburgh Penguins731325–22+37
16St. Louis Blues631221–18+37

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 52% will not happen in roughly 48 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →