The Calgary Flames are one of the most surprising teams as the NHL season begins. With a 3-0 record to start the year, their hot start has the league's attentio

Justin Kirkland marked this massive accomplishment with an emotional fist-pump, an enormous smile and an impromptu celebration on his doorstep in the wee hours of the morning. The Calgary Flames call-up notched his first big-league goal during Sunday’s Battle of Alberta, one of the NHL’s feel-good moments of the season so far.

Turning to Blackhawks second-line center Philipp Kurashev, his offensive numbers plummet when he’s not skating with Bedard. Kurashev has been on the ice for just 1.15 goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 without Bedard dating back to last season, compared to 2.2 goals when they’re jumping the boards together.

Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

See below to read more about Kings vs. Maple Leafs leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs on ESPN+ and see how to watch more games here. Our prediction uses a team strength comparison algorithm,