The Predators played well on Thursday, feasting on the Ducks, but now travel to Vegas to face a very different opponent. The 6 goal outburst was unusual for the 3-7 Preds, who are just 1-6 vs over .500 teams in recent games. They are thirtieth ranked in goals scored this season, and not much better on the power play. They face a Knights team that has lost 2 straight on the road but has had a couple of days to regroup. The Vegas Golden Knights are close to top ten on offense and defense, and hold a considerable edge in play over Nashville. Nashville has not thrived on the road, and now face an early turn-around in a back to back situation with their back-up goalie in net. Lankinen has had some good performances this season, but his last appearance over two weeks ago was not one of them, giving up 5 goals. He'll face the Knights' young net-minder Thompson, with a solid .916 goals-against avg. this year and a spoiled shutout in his last game.

Vegas has been doing everything in twos lately; two wins, two losses, two wins, two losses. Time to get back in the win column for New Years eve! Take a better Golden Knights team to rebound and win at home on Saturday.