The Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-9) and Calgary Flames (39-27-14) clash at Scotiabank Saddledome with contrasting stakes as the regular season winds down.
While Vegas has already secured the Pacific Division's top spot with their stellar defense allowing just 2.61 goals per game, Calgary desperately needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive after back-to-back victories.
With both teams boasting shutdown defensive units and hot goaltenders in Adin Hill and Dustin Wolf, expect a tense, low-scoring battle where every scoring chance could prove decisive.
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 65% chance of defeating the Flames.
Vegas Golden Knights: 65% win probability
- Strong overall record (49-22-9, 2nd in Western Conference)
- Excellent offensive production (267 goals for, ranking 5th in Western Conference)
- Positive momentum with strong recent form (WWLWW in last five games)
Calgary Flames: 35% win probability
- Lower point total (92 points compared to Vegas' 107 points)
- Defensive vulnerabilities (233 goals against, ranking 10th in Western Conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLWL in last five games, showing inability to string together consistent wins)
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Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds
Here are the latest odds as the Calgary Flames host the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action on Tuesday, April 15.
| Calgary Flames | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -115 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +100 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
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Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights preview
The Golden Knights head to Calgary with their Pacific Division title already secured, but the Flames are fighting for their playoff lives in what should be a tense showdown at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary's postseason hopes hang by a thread, requiring them to win their remaining games while getting help elsewhere, which should create a desperate intensity from the home side.
Both teams enter on two-game winning streaks, with Vegas's potent offense (3.33 goals per game) contrasting sharply against Calgary's defensive approach led by standout netminder Dustin Wolf and his impressive 14.7 goals saved above average.
The goaltending battle could steal the spotlight as Wolf matches up against Vegas's Adin Hill, who's been rock-solid with a 2.47 GAA behind a defensively stingy Golden Knights unit.
Watch for the Flames to lean heavily on Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau to generate offense against a Vegas team that's allowed just four goals in their last two outings.
Key stats
- 1Vegas sits 2nd in the Western Conference with 107 points, while Calgary is 9th with 92 points, just outside playoff position
- 2Golden Knights have won 49 games to Calgary's 39, giving Vegas a clear advantage in overall performance
- 3Vegas boasts a strong recent form of WWLWW compared to Calgary's more inconsistent WWLWL pattern
- 4The Golden Knights have a +54 goal differential (267 GF, 213 GA) versus Calgary's -18 differential (215 GF, 233 GA)
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights form
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights head to head
Calgary Flames
33%
Vegas Golden Knights
67%
Apr 6, 2025
Calgary Flames
2 : 3
Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 30, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
3 : 0
Calgary Flames
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
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