The Calgary Flames (5-2-1) travel to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (6-2-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and televised on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jets. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.
Flames vs Golden Knights
The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Following a 5-3 loss to the Jets, the Flames now hold a 5-2-1 record. Calgary initially led with a goal just 28 seconds into the game, but Winnipeg responded with five of their own, including three in the third period.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 8. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Three different players scored for the Flames in the loss.
The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win
With a 7-3 win over the Sharks, the Golden Knights improved to 6-2-1 this season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 10 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6 goals.
Six different Golden Knights players found the net in this one. Brett Howden led the way with two goals, including the final score at 17:07 in the third period.
Calgary Offense Breakdown
Calgary’s offense was held to three goals in their 5-3 loss to the Jets. Mikael Backlund opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, while Rasmus Andersson netted his fifth. Nazem Kadri also found the back of the net, tying the game 3-3 in the third period.
Andrei Kuzmenko picked up two assists, bringing his season total to seven. The Flames fired 29 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play.
Golden Knights Offense Breakdown
The Golden Knights fired 42 shots on goal, with Brett Howden netting his 4th and 6th goals of the season. Jack Eichel added his 3rd goal and picked up his 12th assist on Mark Stone’s 4th goal. William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal, while Pavel Dorofeyev found the net for the 4th time, also adding his 4th assist.
Vegas scored three times in the first period, followed by two goals in both the second and third periods. One of their goals came shorthanded, and another was on a power play. The Golden Knights ended the game with 12 offensive giveaways.
Calgary Team Defense
Calgary’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up five goals on 34 shots from the Jets. Dustin Wolf made 30 saves with a save percentage of 88.2%. The Flames allowed the first two goals of the game and three more in the third period, including a power-play goal and an empty-netter.
Vegas Team Defense
Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after giving up 3 goals to the Sharks in their last game. Ilya Samsonov made 23 saves with a save percentage of 88.5%. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways, 17 hits, and 13 blocks. Two of the goals came late in periods, with one at 0:19 in the 2nd and another at 6:31 in the 3rd.
Flames vs Golden Knights Trends
- In their last three road games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Vegas has an puck line record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Golden Knights have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Flames vs Golden Knights Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline bet in this one, we have the Golden Knights coming out on top. However, with the lines sitting at -194, I’d recommend looking to the spread as our projections have the Golden Knights winning by more than one goal.
When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Golden Knights to win and cover. Watch for the Golden Knights to win this game by multiple goals over the Flames.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will remain below that figure, and we recommend wagering on the under.
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Last updated:October 28, 2024 Flames, Knights