The Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights are set to face off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 8:07 PM ET. This matchup features two teams with contrasting seasons, as the Golden Knights aim to maintain their dominance in the Pacific Division while the Red Wings fight to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.
Team Overview
Detroit Red Wings (32-30-6)
- Current Form: The Red Wings are coming off a 3-0 victory over the Golden Knights in their last meeting on March 16, where young scorers like Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper shined. Detroit has won two of their last three games but has struggled overall, with just two wins in their last nine outings.
- Road Record: Detroit has been inconsistent on the road, posting a 14-17-3 record this season.
- Key Players:
- Dylan Larkin: Leads the team with 68 points (25 goals, 43 assists) and continues to be the driving force behind Detroit’s offense.
- Lucas Raymond: Scored his 23rd goal of the season in the last game against Vegas and has been a key contributor.
- Alex DeBrincat: Has 27 goals and 30 assists, providing scoring depth for the Red Wings.
- Goaltending:
- Ville Husso is expected to start. Husso has been solid this season, with a 2.96 GAA and a .901 save percentage. He’ll need to be sharp against Vegas’ high-powered offense.
Vegas Golden Knights (40-20-8)
- Current Form: The Golden Knights are coming off a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday, where Pavel Dorofeyev recorded his second hat trick of the season. Vegas has won three of their last five games and remains atop the Pacific Division standings.
- Home Record: Vegas has been dominant at home, boasting a 25-7-3 record at T-Mobile Arena.
- Key Players:
- Jack Eichel: Leads the team with 78 points (31 goals, 47 assists) and has been a consistent offensive force.
- Pavel Dorofeyev: Scored three goals against Boston and has been in excellent form recently.
- Mark Stone: Adds leadership and scoring depth with 20 goals and 35 assists.
- Goaltending:
- Adin Hill is expected to start. Hill has been reliable at home, with a 2.43 GAA and a .920 save percentage.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: This is the second and final meeting between the two teams this season. Detroit won the first matchup 3-0 on March 16, taking advantage of Vegas’ fatigue during a grueling road trip.
- Historical Record: The Golden Knights have a slight edge in the all-time series, with a 6-4-0 record against the Red Wings.
- Key Stats:
- Detroit averages 2.9 goals per game while allowing 3.1 goals per game.
- Vegas averages 3.4 goals per game, ranking fifth in the NHL, while conceding 2.7 goals per game.
- The Golden Knights’ power play operates at 23.5%, while Detroit’s penalty kill ranks near the bottom of the league at 69.9%.
Projected Starting Lineups
Detroit Red Wings:
- Forwards:
- Raymond – Larkin – DeBrincat
- Perron – Copp – Rasmussen
- Kasper – Compher – Berggren
- Suter – Veleno – Erne
- Defense:
- Seider – Chiarot
- Gostisbehere – Maatta
- Walman – Lindstrom
- Goaltender: Ville Husso (expected starter)
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Forwards:
- Marchessault – Eichel – Stone
- Dorofeyev – Stephenson – Barbashev
- Smith – Karlsson – Amadio
- Cotter – Roy – Kolesar
- Defense:
- Pietrangelo – Martinez
- Theodore – Whitecloud
- Hague – McNabb
- Goaltender: Adin Hill (expected starter)
Injury Report
Detroit Red Wings:
- Robby Fabbri (knee): Out.
- Michael Rasmussen (lower body): Day-to-day.
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Logan Thompson (lower body): Out.
- William Carrier (upper body): Out.
Storylines to Watch
- Vegas’ Home Dominance: The Golden Knights have been nearly unbeatable at T-Mobile Arena. Can Detroit replicate their success from the last meeting?
- Special Teams Battle: Vegas’ strong power play will test Detroit’s struggling penalty kill, which could be a decisive factor.
- Young Stars for Detroit: Players like Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper have stepped up recently. Can they continue to shine against a tough Vegas team?
- Playoff Implications: Vegas is looking to widen their lead in the Pacific Division, while Detroit needs every point to stay in the Wild Card race in the East.
