Flames vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks - April 15

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The Calgary Flames (39-27-14) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-9) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, April 15 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames took down the San Jose Sharks 5-2 in their most recent outing, while the Golden Knights are coming off a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators.

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Here's our pick for who will clinch the victory in Tuesday's matchup.

The Golden Knights' offense has scored 30 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 21 goals. They have registered 17 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (23.5%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.

Flames vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Flames 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-106)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames are 9-14-23 in overtime games as part of a 39-27-14 overall record.
  • Calgary is 14-2-12 (40 points) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
  • In the 13 games this season the Flames registered only one goal, they went 2-8-3 (seven points).
  • Calgary has scored a pair of goals in 20 games this season (4-10-6 record, 14 points).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals 43 times, and are 33-5-5 in those games (to register 71 points).
  • In the 35 games when Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 43 points after finishing 18-10-7.
  • In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 25-9-6 (56 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 13-15-8 to register 34 points.

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have a 49-22-9 record this season and are 4-9-13 in contests that have required overtime.
  • Vegas has earned 31 points (13-8-5) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • Across the five games this season the Golden Knights finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
  • When Vegas has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-8-2 record).
  • The Golden Knights have scored more than two goals in 58 games, earning 97 points from those contests.
  • Vegas has scored a single power-play goal in 33 games this season and has registered 42 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 36-15-3 (75 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Golden Knights AVG Golden Knights Rank
30th 2.64 Goals Scored 3.33 5th
14th 2.89 Goals Allowed 2.61 3rd
6th 29.4 Shots 30.1 4th
21st 28.8 Shots Allowed 26.2 5th
20th 20.52% Power Play % 29.12% 2nd
25th 76.47% Penalty Kill % 76.51% 23rd

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