Calgary vs Vegas Prediction 21 December 2025
🔊 The upcoming NHL clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as the Calgary Flames host the Vegas Golden Knights. A tense game is anticipated, with the teams positioned at opposite ends of the standings: Calgary are fighting to climb up the ranks, while Vegas aim to solidify their lead. Considering their recent form and head-to-head history, this matchup could prove pivotal for both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights:
- played 28 matches;
- at home ice 10 wins (including extra time), away - 18;
- scored goals: 78 against 95;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.82, 2nd - 2, 3rd - 2.18;
- average total of the match - 6.
The last time the sides met was on 19 October 2025 at the arena of the team Vegas Golden Knights - the match score was 6:1.
Head-to-head statistics Calgary - Vegas

Calgary Flames Team Overview
🔊 Calgary are having an inconsistent season, currently sitting 13th in the Western Conference with 32 points after 35 games. The team often compensates for defensive issues with aggressive play up front, leading to high-scoring games involving the Flames. Their 6-3 defeat to San Jose highlighted vulnerabilities in their defensive line, although Calgary consistently manages to score 2-3 goals per game. In 3 of their last 5 games, the total goals exceeded 5.5. Matches against Vegas tend to be high-scoring affairs as well; for instance, the total goals went over 5.5 in each of their last three encounters.
Match Results: Calgary Flames

Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights are looking increasingly confident and currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with 42 points after 32 games. The team consistently takes the initiative, focusing on offense-on average, the Knights score more than three goals per game. Even in their loss to New Jersey (2-1 in a shootout), Vegas generated plenty of scoring opportunities, following a streak of high-scoring games. In three of their last five outings, the total goals have also exceeded 5.5.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 28;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors - 7;
- Average total in the first period: 1.82;
- Today's home team averages 0.93 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.89.
First Period Stats: Calgary Flames (home) vs Vegas Golden Knights (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 16;
- Number of wins: 7 (46.67%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Number of losses: 3 (20%) vs 4 (25%);
- Number of draws: 5 (33.33%) vs 6 (37.5%).
- Average goals scored: 0.73 vs 0.94;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.88.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9).
- Calgary Flames have not won the 1st period in 7 of last 8 home games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights have not lost the 1st period in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 28;
- Number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 18.
- Calgary Flames have not lost (in regular time) in 7 of last 8 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.79, for the away team - 3.39;
- average total goals in H2H - 6;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 7 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 9 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 5 once.
Statistics: Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights
- average total in the tournament: 5.4 vs 5.47;
- average total goals scored: 2.6 vs 3.03;
- average total goals conceded: 3 vs 2.88;
- Calgary Flames: average total at home in the tournament - 2.93;
- Vegas Golden Knights: average total away in the tournament - 2.88;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.1 (home - 4) vs 2.9 (away - 3.2).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in last 6 games against Calgary Flames (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in last 5 away games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match promises to be a spectacle, thanks to the high-scoring style of play from both teams. Calgary tends to adopt a more balanced game at home, focusing on defense, while Vegas emphasizes a strong offensive approach and quick puck recovery after turnovers. Considering current trends, we anticipate an intense battle throughout the match with plenty of goals. Let's take a closer look at the over 5.5 total goals for this game.