Golden Knights vs Flames Prediction
The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Calgary Flames on Monday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Vegas has lost three of their last four games, while Calgary has alternated wins and losses over their last six games. Check out our Golden Knights vs Flames Prediction.
Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 14-5-2 this year after they lost to Arizona by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Vegas wasn’t able to find the back of the net and they allowed two goals late in the third period for the loss. The Golden Knights out shot Arizona by a total of 34-18 and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Vegas has struggled recently, losing six of their last nine games, but they are still leading the Pacific Division. Vegas is scoring 3.14 goals per game and they are allowing 2.38 goals against per game, while going 21.6% on the power play and 85.9% on the penalty kill. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with eight goals, 12 assists, and 88 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 9-2-1 this season with a 1.97 goals against average and a .932 save percentage.
Calgary Preview
The Calgary Flames are 8-10-3 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary allowed one goal in the first period and two goals in the second period for the loss. The Flames out shot Colorado by a score of 30-24 and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Calgary did defeat Dallas by a score of 7-4 in their previous game. The Flames are scoring 2.95 goals per game and they are allowing 3.38 goals against per game, while going 11.8% on the power play and 84.3% on the penalty kill. Elias Lindholm has led the Flames with five goals, 10 assists, and 53 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Jacob Markstrom, who is 5-7-2 this year with a 2.93 goals against average and a .901 save percentage.
Matchup/League Facts
The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 3rd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.62).
The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.38).
The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.94%).
The Calgary Flames ranks 11th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.29%).
The Calgary Flames ranks 12th in the league for shots against per game this season (29.7).
The Calgary Flames ranks 16th in the league in penalty minutes this season (202).
Golden Knights vs Flames Prediction Breakdown
Neither one of these teams has had a ton of success recently, but Calgary has played slightly better and will be at home. The Flames are 3-3-1 at home, while Vegas is 6-3-1 on the road. Vegas started the season playing great hockey, but they have struggled over the last couple of weeks. The Golden Knights are still playing excellent defense and they are only allowing 2.38 goals against per game. Despite the Golden Knights struggles, I like them in this game. They are still one of the best teams in the NHL and we are getting them at a solid price. Take Vegas here.
