In this article we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs NY Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 21st at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 10-6-3 this season after they defeated the Islanders in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Calgary tied the game at one in the third period and they were able to get the shootout win. The Flames out shot New York by a total of 31-29, won 37.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Andersson, while Wolf stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Flames defeated Nashville by a score of 2-0, but did lose to Vancouver by a score of 3-1 before that. Calgary has scored 2.58 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Andersson has led Calgary with five goals, seven assists, and 36 shots on goal, while Dustin Wolf is 7-2-1 with a 2.36 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this year.
NY Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 12-4-1 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York couldn’t hold onto their 2-1 or 3-2 lead, but they got the winning goal about halfway through the third period. The Rangers out shot Vancouver by a total of 33-24, won 67.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Cuylle, Kakko, Kreider, and Zibanejad, while Shesterkin stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Rangers defeated Seattle by a score of 2-0 and San Jose by a score of 3-2. New York has scored 3.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.41 goals against per game, while also going 24.4% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 10 goals, 14 assists, and 58 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 8-4-1 with a 2.80 goals against average and a .911 save percentage.
Why the Flames will beat the Rangers
- The home team has won each of the Flames’ last six games.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last four games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 night games.
- The Rangers have lost the first period in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Why the Rangers will beat the Flames
- The Flames have lost each of their last six games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a shootout win.
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight road games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games following a shootout win.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 16 road games.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the Rangers’ last five games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last six games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Rangers’ last 11 games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games following an overtime win.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Barrie has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six home appearances against the Rangers.
- Tyson Barrie has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against the Rangers.
- Blake Coleman has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Rangers.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last 11 Thursday road games.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last seven Thursday road games.
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four road games.
Calgary Flames vs NY Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row and they continue to be one of the best teams in the NHL. The Rangers are 7-1-0 on the road, while the Flames are 7-3-0 at home this year. Calgary has won three of their last four games and they have allowed one goal or fewer in those three wins. The New York offense has been pretty good this season, but both defenses are playing well and I think we are going to see a lower scoring game. Take the under here.