The Vegas Golden Knights (24-8-3) look to extend their impressive five-game winning streak as they welcome the Calgary Flames (16-11-7) to T-Mobile Arena for a crucial Pacific Division matchup on Sunday night.
The Golden Knights have been nearly unstoppable on home ice this season, posting a remarkable 14-3-0 record while averaging 3.57 goals per game, led by Jack Eichel's outstanding performance with 10 goals and 37 assists.
Calgary enters the contest seeking to improve their road record of 4-7-4, with Jonathan Huberdeau leading their offensive efforts with 13 goals and 12 assists on the season.
The contrast in recent form couldn't be more striking, with Vegas winning their last five consecutive games while the Flames have managed just four victories in their previous ten outings.
Both teams' special teams could play a crucial role, as Vegas boasts a potent 25.3% power play success rate while Calgary's penalty kill has struggled at 72.5%.
This Pacific Division showdown promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams heading in opposite directions as 2024 draws to a close, with playoff implications already beginning to take shape in the competitive Western Conference.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames: who will win?
For tonight's Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 68.33% chance of defeating the Flames.
Vegas Golden Knights: 68.33% win probability
- League-leading win percentage (24 wins in 35 games)
- Strong goal differential (+27 with 126 goals for, 99 against)
- Excellent recent form (WWWWW in last 5 games)
Calgary Flames: 31.67% win probability
- Negative goal differential (-9 with 98 goals for, 107 against)
- Lower points total (41 points vs Vegas's 51 points)
- Inconsistent performance (17-11 record compared to Vegas's 24-8)
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames odds
| Vegas Golden Knights | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -245 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +205 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Vegas Golden Knights have won 24 out of 35 matches this season.
- 2The Calgary Flames have won 17 out of 35 matches this season.
- 3With 51 points, the Vegas Golden Knights holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Calgary Flames's 41 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames form
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames head to head
Vegas Golden Knights
50%
Calgary Flames
50%
Oct 29, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 0
Calgary Flames
Mar 15, 2024
Calgary Flames
4 : 1
Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 14, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
1 : 3
Calgary Flames
Dec 13, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 4
Calgary Flames
Nov 28, 2023
Calgary Flames
2 : 1
Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 24, 2023
Calgary Flames
2 : 3
Vegas Golden Knights
