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Golden Knights Need Successful Homestand Against Penguins
Vegas looks to turn around dismal March with key matchup against Pittsburgh
Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:51pm
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The Vegas Golden Knights are in desperate need of a turnaround after a dismal March that has seen them slip from first to third in the Pacific Division. They will look to get back on track as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a critical homestand, needing to simplify their gameplan, improve their goaltending, and avoid undisciplined play that has plagued them recently.
Why it matters
The Golden Knights' struggles in March have put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, and a poor homestand could be disastrous for the franchise. They need to regain their form and momentum to avoid falling out of the playoff picture entirely, which would be a major setback for this era of the team.
The details
The Golden Knights were blown out 5-0 by the Penguins just over a week ago, and they need to come in with a different mindset and execution to avoid a repeat. Their goaltending has been subpar this month, with neither Adin Hill nor Akira Schmid posting a save percentage over .870. The team also needs to stay disciplined and avoid the penalty trouble that has hurt them, as Pittsburgh boasts the 5th-best power play in the league.
- The Golden Knights host the Penguins on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM PST.
- Vegas has won only 1 of their 6 games so far in March.
The players
Adin Hill
Goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights who has struggled with a sub-.870 save percentage in March.
Akira Schmid
Goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights who has also posted a sub-.870 save percentage this month.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The opponent for the Golden Knights' critical homestand, boasting the 5th-best power play percentage in the league.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This homestand is a critical juncture for the Golden Knights' season, as they look to turn around a dismal March and regain their playoff positioning. Improved goaltending, disciplined play, and a simplified gameplan will be key to getting their season back on track.
