Calgary Flames (5-2-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (6-2-1, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Calgary Flames after Brett Howden’s two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Golden Knights’ 7-3 victory.

Vegas is 6-2-1 overall and 3-0-0 in Pacific Division games. The Golden Knights have conceded 28 goals while scoring 42 for a differential of +14.

Calgary is 5-2-1 overall and 2-0-1 against the Pacific Division. The Flames rank eighth in the league with 11.3 penalty minutes per game.

The teams meet on Monday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Stone scored four goals with 13 assists for the Golden Knights. Brendan Brisson has done it in the last 10 games.

Rasmus Andersson has four goals and six assists for the Flames. Adam Klapka has scored goals in the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 6-2-1, averaging 4.2 goals, 7.4 assists, two penalties and 4.2 penalty minutes while allowing 2.8 goals per game.

Flames: 5-2-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.7 penalties and nine penalty minutes while allowing 2.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Flames: None listed.

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