Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 20, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Lightning vs Golden Knights matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
Lightning Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Lightning players:
- Brandon Hagel has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
- Brayden Point has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
Golden Knights Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Golden Knights players:
- Jack Eichel has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
- Mark Stone has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
Roster Outlook
| Lightning | Golden Knights |
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| Starting Goalie | Starting Goalie |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Carter Hart |
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| Defense Pairs | Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report | Injury Report |
| Yanni Gourde (IR-NR) | Parker Wotherspoon (OUT) Victor Olofsson (IR-LT) |
Lightning
| Starting Goalie |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy |
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| Line 2 |
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| Line 3 |
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| Line 4 |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Yanni Gourde (IR-NR) |
Golden Knights
| Starting Goalie |
| Carter Hart |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Parker Wotherspoon (OUT) Victor Olofsson (IR-LT) |
Recent Form
Lightning
Last 5 Games (4-1)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | vs VAN | W | 4-2 |
| Oct 15 | vs SEA | W | 4-3 |
| Oct 13 | vs NYR | L | 1-4 |
| Oct 10 | vs NYI | W | 5-3 |
| Oct 8 | vs MIN | W | 3-2 |
Golden Knights
Last 5 Games (4-1)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | vs PIT | W | 6-2 |
| Oct 15 | vs CGY | W | 6-2 |
| Oct 13 | vs NSH | W | 5-2 |
| Oct 12 | vs MIN | L | 2-4 |
| Oct 10 | vs LA | W | 2-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best player prop bets for Lightning vs Golden Knights?
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Brandon Hagel from Lightning has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
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Jack Eichel from Golden Knights has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
What time does Lightning vs Golden Knights start?
The game is scheduled for 10/20/2026, 10:30:00 PM.
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