NHL Prop Bets: Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins (October 17, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1) face the Vegas Golden Knights (7-2-0) at T-Mobile Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup.
- The Penguins have a 4-4 Puck Line record this season, while the Golden Knights hold a record of 4-5.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Penguins have a 5-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Golden Knights have a 6-2-1 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Penguins are averaging 3.25 goals per game this season (T12th in the league). Comparatively, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.89 (3rd).
- Defensively, the Penguins are giving up 3.25 goals per game this season (20th in the league), while the Golden Knights are giving up an average of 2.44 goals (6th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Pittsburgh is averaging just 28.9 shots per game this season (11th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Vegas is at the opposite end of the spectrum while defending, allowing its opposition only 25.6 shots per game (9th).
- Flipping that script, the Penguins are allowing 28.8 shots per game (25th in the NHL), while the Golden Knights are performing better on the other end, averaging 31.0 shots (T3rd).
Power Play
- Pittsburgh holds a lowly power play percentage of 14.8% this season, ranking 26th in the league. Comparitively, Vegas sits 8th with 25.7% of its power play opportunities converted into goals.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Penguins have a penalty kill rate of 87.0% (ranked 8th), compared to the Golden Knights at 77.3% (23rd).
P1 Result
Pittsburgh is +240 to win the first period, while Vegas is +130.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 2-3-3 | 0-0-3 | 2-3-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Vegas | 4-4-1 | 2-2-1 | 2-2-0 | 4-5-1 |
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +300 to go to overtime.
- The Penguins have played in 27 games that have gone to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Golden Knights have appeared in 33.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Penguins have played in 15 games that have gone to a shootout since the beginning of last season, while the Golden Knights have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Vegas recorded a 2-6 beatdown over Pittsburgh at T-Mobile Arena when these teams last met on March 12, 2026. Pavel Dorofeyev led the way to that result, recording 2 goals and 1 assist. The Golden Knights have now won four straight at T-Mobile Arena against the Penguins.
