Vegas Golden Knights Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Pacific Division · 2ndWestern ConferenceT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Record12-5-226 points · 2nd in the Pacific
Playoff odds97.9%
Projected points10580% range 95–114
Division title61.9%Presidents' Trophy 2.6%
Last 105-3-2
Predators at Golden Knights
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game dayThu, Nov 19Dallas StarsThu, Nov 19 · Home · 10:00 PM ET · T-Mobile ArenaGame day
Sat, Nov 21@ Winnipeg JetsSat, Nov 21 · Away · 7:00 PM ET · Canada Life CentreGame day
Tue, Nov 24@ Edmonton OilersTue, Nov 24 · Away · 8:00 PM ET · Rogers PlaceGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 5@ Detroit Red WingsAwayW2–1Before launch
Nov 3@ Pittsburgh PenguinsAwayW3–2Before launch
Nov 2@ Boston BruinsAway · SOOTL2–3Before launch
Oct 30New Jersey DevilsHome · T-Mobile ArenaL2–5Before launch
Oct 27Ottawa SenatorsHome · T-Mobile ArenaW4–1Before launch
Oct 24@ Columbus Blue JacketsAway · OTOTL1–2Before launch
Oct 22@ St. Louis BluesAwayL2–6Before launch
Oct 20Tampa Bay LightningHome · T-Mobile ArenaL2–6Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Golden Knights rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6015th
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6010th
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP9th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded8th
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken12th
Bars are longer for better ranks. Top-10 in 5-on-5 defense, power play and penalty kill.
Pacific Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
22 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 13PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
9Jack EichelNorth Chelmsford, MA · USAC · 30 yrs · 6′2″ · USACR306′2″ · 2052091726
17Marc GatcombWoburn, MA · USAC · 27 yrs · 6′2″ · USACR276′2″ · 20020112
21Brett HowdenOakbank, MB · CANC · 28 yrs · 6′2″ · CANCL286′2″ · 20420639
24Trevor ConnellyTustin, CA · USALW · 20 yrs · 6′1″ · USALWL206′1″ · 177207512
26Nic DowdHuntsville, AL · USAC · 36 yrs · 6′2″ · USACR366′2″ · 19520033
36Raphael LavoieChambly, QC · CANC · 26 yrs · 6′4″ · CANCR266′4″ · 21411123
42Braeden BowmanKitchener, ON · CANRW · 23 yrs · 6′1″ · CANRWR236′1″ · 20020437
48Tomas HertlPraha · CZEC · 33 yrs · 6′3″ · CZECL336′3″ · 223209615
49Ivan BarbashevMoscow · RUSLW · 30 yrs · 6′0″ · RUSLWL306′0″ · 1982041115
61Mark StoneWinnipeg, MB · CANRW · 34 yrs · 6′3″ · CANRWR346′3″ · 21020101020
71William KarlssonMarsta · SWEC · 33 yrs · 6′0″ · SWECL336′0″ · 19020347
93Mitch MarnerMarkham, ON · CANRW · 29 yrs · 6′0″ · CANRWR296′0″ · 1801832023
95Victor OlofssonOrnskoldsvik · SWELW · 31 yrs · 5′11″ · SWELWL315′11″ · 1817549
NumberDefense · 7PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
3Brayden McNabbDavidson, SK · CAND · 35 yrs · 6′4″ · CANDL356′4″ · 21520088
4Rasmus AnderssonMalmo · SWED · 30 yrs · 6′1″ · SWEDR306′1″ · 20220246
5Jeremy LauzonVal-d'Or, QC · CAND · 29 yrs · 6′3″ · CANDL296′3″ · 23020011
15Noah HanifinBoston, MA · USAD · 29 yrs · 6′3″ · USADL296′3″ · 20619246
27Shea TheodoreAldergrove, BC · CAND · 31 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDL316′2″ · 20020257
29Parker WotherspoonSurrey, BC · CAND · 29 yrs · 6′1″ · CANDL296′1″ · 1957000
52Dylan CoghlanDuncan, BC · CAND · 28 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDR286′2″ · 21012011
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
33Adin HillComox, BC · CANG · 30 yrs · 6′4″ · CANGL306′4″ · 218972.903
79Carter HartSherwood Park, AB · CANG · 28 yrs · 6′2″ · CANGL286′2″ · 1961163.896
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachRyan Craig
General managerKelly McCrimmon
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsJack EichelC · 20 GP91726
Mitch MarnerRW · 18 GP32023
Mark StoneRW · 20 GP101020
Tomas HertlC · 20 GP9615
Ivan BarbashevLW · 20 GP41115
Trevor ConnellyLW · 20 GP7512
Our calls on Golden Knights games
2 of 2favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season2017
Stanley Cups1 · last in 2023
ArenaT-Mobile Arena
Home cityLas Vegas, NV
DivisionPacific · Western
Useful links
Golden Knights questions
Will the Golden Knights make the playoffs?
They make it in 97.9% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 105 points (80% range 95–114). They win the Pacific Division 61.9% of the time.
When do the Golden Knights play next?
Friday, Nov 13, at home against the Nashville Predators, 10:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Golden Knights' starting goalie?
Carter Hart has started 11 of 19 games (6-3-2, .896). Adin Hill has started 9 of 19 games (7-2-0, .903). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Golden Knights?
Ryan Craig is head coach and Kelly McCrimmon is general manager.
How good are the Golden Knights this season?
Top-10 in 5-on-5 defense, power play and penalty kill in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 12-5-2 record has them 2nd in the Pacific.
Other Pacific teams
Edmonton OilersAnaheim DucksSeattle KrakenCalgary FlamesSan Jose SharksLos Angeles KingsVancouver Canucks
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