The Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames meet in NHL action from the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday afternoon. Who comes out top in this inter-conference matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Red Wings vs. Flames Prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Team Preview
The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 4-1 loss to Vancouver last time out. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings in scoring with 47 points including a team-high 23 goals while Alex DeBrincat has 45 points with 19 goals and 26 assists. Lucas Raymond also has 42 points with 14 goals and 28 assists and Shayne Gostisbehere has 32 points with a team-high 25 assists. Ville Husso has gone 9-5-2 in goal for Detroit this season with a 3.53 GAA and an .893 save percentage while James Reimer is 4-6-2 with an .894 save percentage and 3.22 GAA and Alex Lyon is 14-8-2 with a 2.82 GAA and a .911 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have won each of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games following a road loss.
Calgary Flames Team Preview
The Calgary Flames come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 6-3 loss to San Jose in their last game. Nazem Kadri leads the Flames in scoring with 45 points including 17 goals and a team-high 28 assists while Blake Coleman has 43 points with 21 goals and 22 assists. Yegor Sharangovich has 36 points with 20 goals and 16 assists. Jacob Markstrom has gone 17-14-2 with a 2.50 GAA and a .916 save percentage while Dan Vladar is 7-7-2 with a 3.27 GAA and an .888 save percentage this season. Dustin Wolf has also gone 1-3-1 with a 3.91 GAA and an .878 save percentage as well this season.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have won each of their last six games against the Red Wings following a home loss.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites following a loss.
- The Flames have won the third period in each of their last four day games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 10 day games.
Red Wings vs. Flames Prediction
I’m leaning towards the Flames here. The value feels like it’s on Detroit as these teams have almost identical records, Detroit on the road and Calgary at home, but over the years, the Red Wings have had issues with the Flames, both overall and in Calgary and I have to feel the Flames come out with some purpose after getting beat up by the lowly Sharks. I’ll side with Calgary at home here.