Pregame analysis and predictions of the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game to be played on January 18, 2025 on ESPN.

The Vegas Golden Knights play against the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

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Seth Jarvis scored in the second and third periods to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2

The Vegas Golden Knights injected some skill into their pool by selecting Trevor Connelly in the first round in 2024, but that boost was also offset by trading David Edstrom and aging out a couple of others. The end result is a pool that ranks in about the same spot it has (22nd or 23rd) for the last four years.

Entering tonight's matchup in Raleigh ranked in the Top 5 for league assists, we're backing Jack Eichel to continue his playmaking tear.

The Predators began the current homestand with a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night in a game that saw Filip Forsberg tally on the power play and Nashville outshoot its opponents 33-16. However, the Preds were left disappointed in the final result as they look to get back in the win column tonight.

Warsofsky shares Sharks' silver lining despite loss to Knights Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky speaks with the media following San Jose's 4-2 loss to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on T

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