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Golden Knights Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Flames' Struggling Offense

The NHL betting action continues on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with a 13-game card, including a Pacific Division battle between the Vegas Golden Knights and Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The puck is set to drop at 10:00 PM ET. The Golden Knights are aiming for their third straight victory over the Flames, having shut them out twice at home earlier in the season. Vegas is favored with a -160 moneyline and a total of 5.5 goals. The line has remained steady since opening at -164.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights -164 | Flames +142
• Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+158) | Flames +1.5 (-184)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 62%.

Vegas vs Calgary Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights recently suffered back-to-back losses, ending their six-game winning streak. They were defeated 3-2 by the Edmonton Oilers and 4-0 by the Winnipeg Jets. Despite outshooting the Jets, they couldn't beat goaltender Eric Comrie. Key player Tomas Hertl missed his fifth consecutive game due to a shoulder injury, while goaltender Ilya Samsonov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Adin Hill's performance has been solid with a record of 29-13-5 and a 2.50 GAA. The Golden Knights remain at the top of the Pacific Division, but the LA Kings are just three points behind them. In terms of power ranking, Vegas is ranked 6th in offense, 7th in defense, and has a 45-22-8 record this season.

Calgary Flames Analysis

The Calgary Flames have recently won two out of their last three games, with a loss to the Utah Hockey Club in between. They defeated the Colorado Avalanche and the Anaheim Ducks. The Flames are currently five points behind the bottom wild card spot in the West. In their most recent game against the Ducks, the Flames outshot their opponents and won the game with two goals from Blake Coleman. Goalie Dustin Wolf had 26 saves. Wolf has a record of 25-16-6 this season with a 2.63 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Flames are missing key players Connor Zary, Anthony Mantha, and Justin Kirkland. The team has a power ranking of 20, ranks 29th in offense, 15th in defense, and has an overall record of 36-27-12. In their recent matchups, the Vegas Golden Knights went 1-2-0 against the Flames.

Golden Knights Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Scoring-Challenged Flames

The Vegas Golden Knights have not experienced a three-game losing streak since early February. The upcoming match against the Calgary Flames presents an opportunity for the Golden Knights to continue their successful streak. Despite the Flames' need for a victory, they have struggled to score against Vegas, failing to net any goals in their previous encounters during the 2024-25 season. Calgary's offensive performance has been lackluster, as they rank 29th in the league for goals scored per game at 2.59 and 18th in power play percentage at 21.0%. In contrast, the Golden Knights have the best power play percentage in the NHL at 30.4% and rank 5th in goals per game with 3.35. While Vegas has only scored two goals in their last two games against tough defensive opponents, they have been formidable during their six-game winning streak, scoring a total of 28 goals.

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