Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn scored during a shootout after St. Louis gave up two goals in the final minutes of regulation, and the Blues held on to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Monday.

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) chase down the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Jim Montgomery made it very clear prior to last Thursday's 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames that just because a particular lineup wins a game, or even strings together consecutive wins, that doesn't mean that particular lineup is set in stone for the next game.

Welcome to another installment of NHL Predictions! There are nine games on the schedule today. As always, Last Word On Hockey takes you around the league to watch the day’s games.

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

The Vegas Golden Knights have lost five out of their last six games and are returning home looking to get back into the win column against the St. Louis Blues.

Is the shine starting to wear off the Vegas Golden Knights? While still atop the Pacific Division with 62 points, the Golden Knights are 4-5-1 in their past 10 games, punctuated by a lone regulation win in their last seven outings.

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