Vegas (49-22-9) at Calgary (39-27-14)
- When: Apr 15 2025, 9:00 PM
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB, CAN
- TV: SCRIPPS
Betting Preview & Predictions: Golden Knights vs Flames
Line: Calgary (-117) | Total: 5.5
The Calgary Flames are in must-win territory as they welcome the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night in a critical Western Conference showdown. With only two games left in the regular season, Calgary sits just outside the playoff picture and can’t afford another misstep.
Calgary Flames Outlook
The Flames (39-27-14, 92 points) remain three points behind Minnesota for the top wild-card slot and two points back of St. Louis for the final spot. With the Blues and Wild each having just one game remaining, Calgary still has a path to sneak in — but it starts with taking care of business on home ice against a team that’s already beaten them three times this season.
Calgary comes into this matchup on a high after a clutch 5-2 win over San Jose. They broke a 2-2 tie with a dominant third period, a trend they’ve relied on lately. With the stakes sky-high, the Flames will lean on their recent late-game composure and experience in pressure-packed contests.
There’s also a historical angle: only one team — the 1958-59 Maple Leafs — has come back from a five-point deficit in the final four games to make the postseason. The Flames could join that exclusive company with another win Tuesday.
Vegas Golden Knights Outlook
Vegas (49-22-9, 107 points) enters with far less on the line. They’ve already locked up the Pacific Division crown — their fifth in eight years — and await a first-round date with the Western Conference’s top wild card. Still, don’t expect them to take it easy.
The Knights closed out their home schedule with a 5-3 win over Nashville, showcasing late-game execution. They’ve won all three meetings against Calgary this season, including back-to-back shutouts before edging the Flames in overtime earlier this month.
With a second Stanley Cup run on the horizon, Vegas is using these last two games as a tune-up. They’ve shown no signs of complacency, with Brett Howden and Noah Hanifin stepping up in key moments.
Betting Prediction
Despite Vegas owning the season series, the desperation factor lies with Calgary. The Flames are slight -117 favorites with the total set at 5.5. Given the stakes, expect a tightly-contested battle.
Score Prediction: Flames 3, Golden Knights 2
This feels like the game Calgary finally gets over the Vegas hump — but just barely. A late goal or overtime winner pushes the Flames to the finish line.
Best Bets:
Pick: Calgary ML (-117) – Urgency and home-ice edge tip the scales.
Total: Under 5.5 (-105) – With playoff intensity, expect a defensive grind.
Correct Score Props: 3-2 Calgary (+650) – A strong value play for a close game.
- NHL Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
