Flames, Golden Knights Gear Up for Weekend Showdown in Vegas

Calgary, Alberta — The Calgary Flames are ready to face the Vegas Golden Knights tonight at T-Mobile Arena at 8:00 p.m. MT as they conclude a two-game road trip. This game is particularly significant for forward Jonathan Huberdeau, who will make his regular-season debut after recovering from an injury sustained during the preseason.

The Flames held a morning skate where they finalized their projected lineup. The forward lines are as follows: Huberdeau will skate alongside Nazem Kadri and Joel Farabee, while Yegor Sharangovich, Morgan Frost, and Matt Coronato round out another line. Sam Honzek, Mikael Backlund, and Blake Coleman will also feature together, along with Ryan Lomberg, Connor Zary, and Adam Klapka.

On defense, Kevin Bahl will pair with Rasmus Andersson, while Joel Hanley teams with MacKenzie Weegar. Jake Bean will play alongside Zayne Parekh. Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf is scheduled to start in net, having shown promising performances in recent games.

The Flames are returning home to host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, indicating the importance of tonight’s match to build momentum. This clash also comes after the team suffered two consecutive losses, including a 4-2 defeat against the St. Louis Blues.

The Golden Knights, while aiming for their second win of the season, will rely on offensive force Jack Eichel, who is tied for the league lead in assists. Adin Hill is slated to start, replacing Akira Schmid, who allowed five goals in a previous game.

Since the start of the season, the Golden Knights have gone to overtime in all three of their matches and are yet to secure a victory. They hope to turn this trend around tonight against a Flames team that has struggled to find their scoring rhythm.

Tickets for tonight’s game are available, and fans are looking forward to the competitive atmosphere as both teams seek to improve their standings.