The Pacific Division is the only one in the NHL where no team has clinched a spot in the playoffs. Calgary Flames are the closest, but Vegas Golden Knights want to stay between the three bests for having its spots.
Arena and city where Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights will play
The franchises will play at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, April 14, in Calgary, which can receive 19 thousand people.
Last meeting between the teams
The Golden Knights don’t have good memories of the last challenge against the rival. Calgary trashed them by 6 – 0 at home on February 9. Johnny Gaudreau, Mikael Backlund, Elias Lindholm, Andrew Mangiapane (twice), and Matthew Tkachuk scored the goals.
Calgary Flames
With 99 points in 73 challenges (nine ahead of the following rival), Calgary also has the best offense and defense in the Pacific Division.
Analysis of Calgary Flames
The team passes by an excellent moment in the regular season, coming from five straight wins and close to the postseason, with nine games remaining. They will have a good opportunity to give another step for it.
Highlights
The Flames have many names among the top 10 in different stats in the regular season. Gaudreau and Tkachuk have 101 and 92 points, respectively, and appear on the list. Lindholm has 38 goals and is the 10th in the NHL, while Gaudreau is the third in assists, with 67.
Vegas Golden Knights
They are in fourth place in the Division, with 85 points in 74 games – three behind Los Angeles Kings. Vegas has a good record playing away but comes from a loss and won only six of the past 10 challenges in the NHL.
Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
As said before, they are in fourth with eight games remaining. So they need to make a good season end to finish in third place and go to the playoffs.
Highlights
The Golden Knights don’t have a skater between the top stats in the league, but Jonathan Marchessault leads the franchise in points and goals, with 60 and 28.
The main betting tips for Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Goal betting tips
Both teams combined for around 500 goals scored in the regular season, and they are the first and third in the Division’s offense. So, it’s a great opportunity for betting on the option ‘over 5.5 goals’. At Bovada, the pick has odds at -150.
Betting suggestions for the result
Calgary is in a better moment and wants a victory to clinch a spot in the postseason. On the other hand, this is a crucial game for Vegas if they still aim for the top 3. Calgary Flames is the favorite to win the game. The odds for the franchise to win, according to Bovada, are -160.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The franchises will play on April 14, on Thursday.
They will play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
Calgary defeated Vegas by 6 – 0 at home on February 9. Johnny Gaudreau, Mikael Backlund, Elias Lindholm, Andrew Mangiapane (twice), and Matthew Tkachuk scored the goals.
A good bet for the clash is on ‘over 5.5 goals’. At Bovada, the pick has odds at -150.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bovada.