Video Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, two of the top teams in the Western Conference, face off in the NHL regular season opener. The Avalanche are favored to win at -110, but the Golden Knights are expected to put up a good fight. The total has been set at 6.5 goals, with the bookies anticipating a high-scoring game. However, the analyst believes that this game could be a defensive battle, with both teams focusing on protecting their own end of the ice.

The Golden Knights have lost some key players, including Chandler Stevenson and Jonathan Marchessault, which has affected their depth and defense. Meanwhile, the Avalanche are missing some key players, including Captain Gabriel Landeskog, who is expected to return in a month or two. The analyst believes that the absence of these players will lead to a more defensive-minded game, with less emphasis on power play opportunities and more focus on five-on-five play.

Despite the star power of players like Stone, MacKinnon, and Ma, the analyst is predicting a chess match of a game, with both teams playing cautious defense and the first goal mattering more than usual. As such, he is recommending an under 6.5 goals, with a pick minus 110 on the Golden Knights and Avalanche. Don't forget to use the promo code Puck 15 to take $15 off a 7-day NHL package.