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.
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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.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have lost each of their last six home games following a road loss.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Golden Knights and Flames.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Flames' last eight home games against the Golden Knights.
- The Flames have won the third period in each of their last four home games.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The underdogs have won five of the Golden Knights' last six games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Golden Knights' last 10 games.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last four night games against the Flames following a loss.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Golden Knights' last eight night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Weegar has scored a goal in three of the Flames' last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Mikael Backlund has recorded at least one point in seven of the Flames' last eight home games against the Golden Knights.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four home appearances against the Golden Knights.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has the equal-most Power Play Points for the Flames this season (3).
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Flames.
- Chandler Stephenson has recorded an assist in each of the Golden Knights' last three games as favorites against the Flames.
- Mark Stone has the most Shorthanded Goals for the Golden Knights this season (2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames ranks T27th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.24).
- The Calgary Flames ranks 26th in the league for power play goals this season (8).
- The Vegas Golden Knights ranks T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).
- The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 3rd in the league in save percentage this season (.920).
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.
AUTHOR: David Racey
