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Golden Knights vs. Flames NHL Picks: Vegas to Bounce Back Following Recent Defeat? (Dec 21)

Published Dec 19, 3:49am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Dec 19, 3:49am ET

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NHL action is set for Scotiabank Saddledome on Dec 21. Find the latest NHL odds and our Golden Knights vs. Flames picks here.

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Updated Dec 19, 3:49am ET

  • Calgary Flames have gone 6-3-1 over their last ten games in the NHL
  • Vegas Golden Knights aiming to respond following a recent defeat

NHL action is set for the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, December 21, as the Calgary Flames host the Vegas Golden Knights. You can find our standout picks for the clash here.

It has been a reliable season to this point for the Golden Knights, as they sit top of the Pacific Division after winning 16 of their opening 32 games. However, a response will be expected on Sunday following a recent loss.

The Flames come into this game in winning form, claiming victory earlier in the week to improve to 6-3-1 over their last ten.

Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights Overview Watch On: ESPN+

DATE & TIME

Sunday, December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 PM ET
Calgary Flames
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Vegas Golden Knights

Flames to Make Home Advantage Count?

The Calgary Flames may sit sixth in the Pacific Division, but their confidence levels should be high after winning six of their previous ten.

Despite that, the team still has a losing record in the NHL this season, going 14-17-4 in the NHL. But, they were reliable in their latest outing, as they cruised to a 4-2 home win over the Seattle Kraken.

Mikael Backlund scored twice in the win, while Rasmus Andersson ended the night with an impressive three assists.

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Golden Knights to Respond?

The Vegas Golden Knights will be on the road this weekend, as they aim to stretch their advantage at the top of the Pacific Division.

Only the Colorado Avalanche have suffered fewer regulation time defeats in the Western Conference than Vegas this term. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have gone 6-1-3 over their last ten.

Their latest game ended in a shootout loss at the T-Mobile Arena at the hands of the New Jersey Devils. Pavel Dorofeyev scored in the final period to force overtime.

Golden Knights vs. Flames Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Golden Knights Flames DRAWS
WINS 28 18 10 -
GOALS 173 95 78

Golden Knights vs. Flames Picks

Home advantage could count for very little this Sunday. Calgary have underperformed at the Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Golden Knights have excelled on the road, going 9-2-5. Therefore, the preference is for a road success for Vegas this weekend.

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