The Carolina Hurricanes host the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night.
The pregame narrative: Two of the NHL’s powerhouses square off, both looking to get back in the win column. I’m backing Pavel Dorofeyev to find the score sheet, and Alex Pietrangelo shots on goal.
Check out my Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes props for Jan. 17.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes prop picks
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Best bet: Dorofeyev over 0.5 points (+120)
Dorofeyev might be the best player you’ve never heard of.
The 24-year-old Russian has been on a heater in his first full season in the NHL.
He played just 47 games last year, recording 13 goals and 24 points. This season, in 44 games, he has 19 goals and 27 points.
Vegas recognized his talent and moved him to the No. 1 power play, where he’s potted eight of his 19 goals. He leads the Knights in PP tallies.
Key stat: Dorofeyev has six points in the last two games, including three on the man advantage.
Quick pick
Pietrangelo over 1.5 shots (-125): The shots on goal props have been good to me lately, so I’m sticking to them.
This has been Pietrangelo’s shots total all season, and I’m shocked it hasn’t increased given his recent play.
The Golden Knights’ defenceman has cleared this mark in five of the last six games.
Carolina’s defence is feisty, but I believe Vegas’ offence will give them a good fight.
The Knights rank fifth in shots per game (30.7).
Picks made at 3:30 p.m. ET on 01/17/2025.
