The Calgary Flames (31-35-8) face the Vegas Golden Knights (33-26-16) in Paradise, Nevada, on Thursday at 10 p.m. EDT, aiming to end a three-game road losing streak. Vegas has a strong home record and performs well when scoring three or more goals, while Calgary seeks to build on a recent 6-3 victory against the Knights. Notable players include Tomas Hertl for Vegas and Mikael Backlund for Calgary, both contributing significantly to their teams’ scoring. Both teams are dealing with key injuries, impacting their lineups as they approach this crucial matchup.



