In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Flames Impressed in Last Game
The Flames faced off against the New Jersey Devils in the last game and they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Blake Coleman had a strong game, scoring two goals. Dan Vladier started in goal and he saved 22 of the 22 shots that he faced. Two games ago against Utah the defense was awful giving up five goals and that type of defense can’t be a problem again. The Flames on the season are averaging 2.91 goals while their defense is giving up 3.09 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st, while the defense is ranked 12th best in the league. Rasmus Anderson has scored four goals and added seven assists so far this season. After this game, Calgary will head out East for matchups with Montreal and Boston.
Oilers Impressed in Last Game
Connor McDavid is still out with an injury, but that was no issue in the last game against the Nashville Predators as the Oilers were able to secure the 5-1 victory. Leon Draisaitl had a strong game, scoring two goals and adding an assist.
Calvin Pickard also was impressive in goal and saved 26 of the 27 shots that he faced. The Oilers’ offense overall hasn’t been good enough, as they are currently averaging 2.45 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game. Maybe the last game was all they needed to get the offense back on the right track. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the defense is ranked 17th. After this game, Edmonton will take on the Devils, Golden Knights, Canucks, and Islanders.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
The Oilers’ offense was impressive in the last game, but the big question heading into this game is whether they will be able to do it again. Without Connor McDavid, I am not sold their offense is going to be as good. The Oilers are averaging only 2.45 goals per game, and it’s going to be another game where the offense really struggles to get anything going here. The Flames are averaging only 2.91 goals per game, and their offense is going to really struggle to get anything going here. This game is going to have only three or four goals scored, and it will stay under the total.