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The Vegas Golden Knights (7-2) host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Mark Stone's 3rd-period hat trick powered a 6-2 win over Calgary. We analyze the impact of injuries to Parker Wotherspoon, Lukas Cormier, Samuel Honzek, and Jonathan Huberdeau on the upcoming lineup.

Stephanie and Sean discuss key matchups featuring Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, and Trevor Connelly. We break down defensive pairings with Shea Theodore and Noah Hanifin, and evaluate goaltending options between Carter Hart and Adin Hill against Pittsburgh's physical style.

Our keys to the game focus on neutral-zone control and power-play efficiency. Expect predictions for the October 18th contest, with both hosts picking a Vegas victory driven by top-line dominance and structured defensive play.

In this episode: Storylines from Calgary Win · Injury Report & Lineups · Keys to the Game.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/vgk/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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