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For the first time in nearly two weeks, the Vegas Golden Knights have won a game. They defeated the St. Louis Blues, 4-2, on Thursday in St.

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! The NHL has 11 games on the schedule for Thursday. Last Word On Hockey will once again go around the league, discuss key games, and give our prediction.

The Vegas Golden Knights injected some skill into their pool by selecting Trevor Connelly in the first round in 2024, but that boost was also offset by trading David Edstrom and aging out a couple of others. The end result is a pool that ranks in about the same spot it has (22nd or 23rd) for the last four years.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27), defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) and right wing Alexander Holtz (26) celebrate after a goal by center Brett Howden (21) during the second period

Last-minute goals in first, second were big boosts; 5-on-5 play in third period was textbook despite 5-on-6 breakdowns; played first period with purpose after rough one in Utah

Warsofsky shares Sharks' silver lining despite loss to Knights Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky speaks with the media following San Jose's 4-2 loss to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on T