In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 2 points this season with a 1-6-0 record and a 0-3-0 home record. They are 1-6 ATS and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-6 road loss against the Golden Knights and will face the Wild and Red Wings next.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2 goals per game and are scoring 20% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 5 goals per game and are killing 80% of their opponent’s power plays.
Matt Coronato leads the Flames with 4 points, adding a team-high 2 goals, while Joel Farabee leads the team in assists with 4. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 1-4-0 record, with 4.85 GAA and .834 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 0-2-0 record, with 5.01 GAA and .818 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes Preview
The Hurricanes have 15 points this season with a 7-1-1 record and a 5-0-0 road record. They are 5-4 ATS and 4-5 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-2 road win against the Jets and will face the Canucks and Oilers next.
Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.78 goals per game and are scoring 27% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.33 goals per game and are killing 93.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 13 points, adding a team-high 6 goals and a team-high 7 assists. Pyotr Kochetkov is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 5-0-0 record, with 1.78 GAA and .912 SV%. Brandon Bussi is the backup goalie and he has a 2-1-1 record, with 2.95 GAA and .871 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: October 18, 2026
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The home team has won eight of the last nine games between the Hurricanes and Flames.
- The Hurricanes have lost three of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Flames have won the third period in five of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when leading after the second period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won 14 of their last 15 road games.
- The Flames have lost each of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in eight of their last nine road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games at Scotiabank Saddledome have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 18 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Frost has recorded 12 career points against the Hurricanes – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Mark Jankowski has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
- Jackson Blake has recorded at least one assist in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games.
- Mark Jankowski is the only player in the league to have scored a goal in six consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (5.00).
- The Calgary Flames rank T30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.00).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (93.55%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction
The Hurricanes are 7-3 in their 10 meetings against the Flames but are 1-3 in their last 4 visits in Calgary.
In this Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -200 road favorites. The Canes are the far better team in this matchup but they are on the second leg of a back-to-back, but this does not scare me. The Canes have won seven straight games after losing their first two of the season, having allowed two goals or less in each of their last give and will be facing a terrible Flames offense that is scoring just two goals per game. The Flames have won only once in their last seven games and have lost all three games at home. Take the Hurricanes to win this one in regulation so you get a better price.