- What: NHL Regular Season Game
- When: April 5, 2025
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary, AB)
The Vegas Golden Knights face off against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in a crucial Pacific Division matchup.
The Golden Knights (45-22-8, 98 points) lead the division but are on a two-game losing streak. They lost to the Winnipeg Jets 4-0.
The Flames (36-27-12, 84 points) are fourth in the division. They are coming off a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. This is their third meeting, with the Golden Knights winning the previous two.
Adin Hill is expected to start in goal for Vegas, holding a record of 29-13-5 with a 2.5 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage.
Dustin Wolf will be in goal for Calgary, boasting a record of 25-16-6. He has a .910 save percentage and allows 2.63 goals per game. He allowed just one goal on 27 shots in his last game.
Calgary is 14th in the league with 218 goals allowed but is slightly below average in penalty killing at 75.36 percent (159-of-211).
In this matchup, the Golden Knights hold a distinct advantage, having outscored the Calgary Flames 8-0 in their two previous games.
The faceoff statistics also highlight a disparity; the Golden Knights rank 18th in the league with a 50.1% win rate, while the Flames struggle at 30th with just 45.8%.
Success in limiting shots on goal is crucial, and Vegas excels in this area, currently sitting fourth in the NHL. They allow only 26.3 shots on goal per game, compared to Calgary, which is 23rd with 28.8.
Take the Golden Knights to win this one in regulation.
Best Bet: Golden Knights to win in regulation at -102 odds
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