The Los Angeles Kings (10-6-1) will be looking to prolong their winning streak when they travel to take on the Calgary Flames (6-6-2) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday. Los Angeles is kicking off a five-game road trip coming off a 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Saturday, their fourth straight win.
The Kings committed four penalties in the game, conceding two power play goals. Sean Durzi led the Kings with two goals. Cal Petersen allowed three goals on 21 shots against (.857%) in the win. Calgary beat the Jets 3-2 on Saturday. Adam Ruzicka, Elias Lindholm, and Trevor Lewis each scored once for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom saved 21 of 23 shots.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Flames won two of the three games between the teams last season, including a 3-2 victory in their final meeting in April. Johnny Gaudreau led Calgary with three points (2G 1A). Adrian Kempe (2G 0A) and Anze Kopitar (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Los Angeles. Markstrom got the win, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931%).
FACING OFF
Los Angeles is averaging 3.24 goals per game for the season, 13th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Flames team that is allowing 3.21 goals a game (18th). Meanwhile, Calgary has found the net 2.93 times a game on average, 21st in the league, and the Kings are allowing opponents to score 3.35 goals per game (22nd).
Calgary averages more shots per game (36.4) than most teams in the league, ranking third, though the team’s 8.0% shooting percentage is 32nd. Los Angeles has had difficulty stopping shots, ranking No. 28 with a team save percentage of .892%.
The Kings’ 19.44% power play percentage ranks 19th in the league, while the Flames are 22nd with a conversion rate of 18.75%. When it comes to defending power plays, Calgary has the league’s seventh-ranked PK% at 82.76%, while Los Angeles is 25th at 75.38%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Kevin Fiala and Gabriel Vilardi have been the top skaters for the Kings this season with 16 and 15 points. Vilardi is among the league leaders with his 10 goals (4th).
In the net, Jonathan Quick (6-4-1) is Los Angeles’ top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.83 GAA and a .904% save percentage. Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson lead the Flames in scoring with 12 points apiece.
Kadri has seven goals and five assists, while Andersson has one goal and 11 assists in 14 games. Markstrom (4-3-2) has the best goals against average for Calgary at 2.97. He has a save percentage of .893%.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 4-3-1 away from home this season. Calgary is 5-4-1 at home this season.
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Over 6 Goals (-115)
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