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Can Vegas Golden Knights Maintain Momentum Against Boston Bruins?

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face off against the Boston Bruins in what promises to be an electrifying match. With recent performances painting a vivid picture of their current form, fans and analysts alike are keenly awaiting this clash. Here's what you can expect from the upcoming game.


Feb 29, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) knocks the puck off the stick of Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Performances


The Vegas Golden Knights have shown a mix of resilience and skill in their past few games, demonstrating both their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities. In their last three matches, they've managed a win, an overtime loss, and a loss, showcasing that while they can dominate on the ice, there's still room for improvement.


Their most recent victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets was particularly impressive, with the team securing a 4-0 win. This game highlighted their ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities and maintain a strong defense that left no room for the Blue Jackets to score. However, in their subsequent match against the Buffalo Sabres, despite scoring three goals and taking the game to overtime and then shootout, they couldn't clinch victory.


Feb 29, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (6) celebrates his winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (12) during the third period of their 5-4 win at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Key Trends


A notable trend for the Golden Knights has been their fluctuating success rate during powerplays across these games. While they managed to score during powerplay situations against Columbus Blue Jackets with one goal out of three opportunities (a conversion rate of approximately 33 percent), they failed to utilize any powerplay chances in their game against Detroit Red Wings.


Defensively speaking, goaltending has been solid with Adin Hill showcasing remarkable saves across these matches. His performance will be crucial as they go up against a Bruins team known for its aggressive offense.


Feb 29, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the seond period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Looking Ahead


As we look towards this matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 20th at 10:00 PM ET available on ESPN+, SCRIPPS, and NESN networks; it's clear that maintaining momentum from previous wins while tightening up on special teams play will be key for Vegas Golden Knights' success. The home advantage may also play into VGK’s favor as playing before an energetic crowd often boosts player morale.


Fans should keep an eye out for how VGK manages its powerplay opportunities and whether Adin Hill can continue his stellar performance between the pipes. Additionally, winning faceoffs will be critical in controlling game flow and tempo against Boston Bruins’ formidable lineup.


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