Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report

The upcoming NHL clash on October 18, 2025, between the Vegas Golden Knights and Calgary Flames at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, is set to be an exciting game for bettors and fans alike. This injury report highlights key player absences and statuses that could influence your betting decisions.

For the Calgary Flames, center Martin Pospisil remains on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, expected to return by October 20, 2025. The Golden Knights are dealing with several injuries: defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is on long-term injured reserve with a hip injury and will not return until July 2026. Defenseman Noah Hanifin is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play on October 18. Center Brett Howden is also day-to-day with a lower body injury and suspended for two games but should be available for this matchup. Additionally, centers Jakub Demek and Jordan Gustafson, along with left wing Trevor Connelly, are on the non-roster injured reserve list with various injuries expected to return later in October.

These injuries can significantly impact team performance, especially with key defensemen like Pietrangelo sidelined. Bettors should consider these player statuses carefully when placing wagers. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and Scripps, offering fans multiple viewing options.

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