Welcome to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

When the Los Angeles Kings meet the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday (starting at 8:30 PM ET), Alex Laferriere and Jonathan Huberdeau should be two of the top players to watch. See below to read more about Kings vs. Flames leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Calgary (8-5-3) has points in four straight (2-0-2) to move within two points of the Pacific-leading Kings (9-5-3).