Vegas hosts Vancouver after Olofsson's 2-goal game

Vancouver Canucks (16-9-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (20-8-3, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Vancouver Canucks after Victor Olofsson scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

Vegas has an 8-2-1 record in Pacific Division games and a 20-8-3 record overall. The Golden Knights have an 8-4-1 record in games they convert at least one power play.

Vancouver is 16-9-6 overall with a 4-1-1 record in Pacific Division games. The Canucks have a +three scoring differential, with 98 total goals scored and 95 allowed.

The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Shea Theodore has four goals and 22 assists for the Golden Knights. Ivan Barbashev has six goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Conor Garland has eight goals and 16 assists for the Canucks. Jake DeBrusk has eight goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 7-2-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 3.8 assists, two penalties and 4.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Canucks: 5-2-3, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.9 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Canucks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.