Flames play the Golden Knights following Sharangovich’s 2-goal showing

By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
 
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Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (39-27-14, in the Pacific Division)

Calgary, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames host the Vegas Golden Knights after Yegor Sharangovich scored two goals in the Flames’ 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Calgary has a 14-4-6 record in Pacific Division play and a 39-27-14 record overall. The Flames have committed 301 total penalties (3.8 per game) to rank 10th in league play.

Vegas has a 49-22-9 record overall and an 18-5-1 record in Pacific Division play. The Golden Knights are 20-10-1 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Tuesday’s game is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Golden Knights won the last matchup 3-2 in overtime. Reilly Smith scored two goals in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nazem Kadri has 31 goals and 32 assists for the Flames. Sharangovich has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Jack Eichel has 27 goals and 66 assists for the Golden Knights. Brett Howden has scored four goals with two assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 5-2-3, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.2 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 7-2-1, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 2.3 penalties and 4.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Golden Knights: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.