As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Vivint Smart Home Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming match promises excitement, with both teams looking to assert dominance on the ice.

Oct 17, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) skates against the Dallas Stars during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden Knights have shown a pattern of strong play in their past games. In their most recent matchup, they secured a victory over the Arizona Coyotes with a score of 4-3. This win was backed by an impressive goaltending performance that boasted a save percentage of 94 percent and an even-strength goal tally that outmatched their opponents'. Their shooting accuracy was notable as well, with a shooting percentage of 14 percent from 28 shots.

However, this victory followed a tough loss against the San Jose Sharks where they were outscored 7-3. Despite this setback, the Golden Knights demonstrated resilience and an ability to bounce back which will be crucial in their upcoming game. Their faceoff win rate stood out at 59 percent during this game, indicating strong playmaking potential from puck drops.

Looking further back at another previous game against the Colorado Avalanche reveals another commanding win for Vegas with a scoreline of 7-1. The team's offensive prowess was on full display as they capitalized on even-strength opportunities by scoring six goals in such situations and achieving an exceptional shooting percentage of 25 percent.

The venue for the next game could play into Vegas' hands; while not their home ice, any arena can become home turf if you dominate play and dictate pace as they have shown capable in previous outings.

Fans should expect Vegas to leverage these strengths – solid goaltending, effective shooting accuracy, and faceoff control – as they aim for another win in Salt Lake City. With these factors combined with tactical discipline and consistent execution on both ends of the rink, it sets up what could be another thrilling contest for hockey enthusiasts.

Catch all the action live on October 7th at Vivint Smart Home Arena or tune into ESPN+, BSW or KTNV channels for broadcast coverage starting from 1:00 AM UTC.

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Vegas Golden Knights Set to Battle Los Angeles Kings at Vivint Smart Home Arena