Calgary Flames vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Calgary Flames face the New Jersey Devils with both teams looking to improve on rocky seasons. The Flames have a 23-22-5 record and are in sixth place in the Pacific Division but have won back-to-back games. The Devils have a 25-20-3 record and with only four wins in their last 10 games, they have fallen to sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams look to improve in their divisions and the playoff picture and the upcoming game looks to be a good one as a result.
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Flames hope offense turns season around
The Flames are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.06 goals per game. Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and Yegor Sharangovich have scored 56 goals and 61 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Jonathan Huberdeau, Andrew Mangiapane, and Mikael Backlund have combined for 26 goals and 55 assists while defensemen MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson have added 19 goals and 38 assists from the point to help open up the offense.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) February 7, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.04 goals per game. MacKenzie Weegar and Noah Hanifin have combined for 6.3 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Jacob Markstrom who has a .913 save percentage and a 2.55 goals-against average on 875 shots with 8.1 goals saved above average.
Devils hope offense turns season around
The Devils are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.46 goals per game with eight goals in the last two games. Jesper Bratt, Tyler Toffoli, and Nico Hischier have scored 54 goals and 62 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Erik Haula, Dawson Mercer, and Alexander Holtz have combined for 37 goals and 35 assists while defensemen Luke Hughes and John Marino have combined for 12 goals and 30 assists from the point to open up the offense.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 7, 2024
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.54 goals per game. Kevin Bahl and Colin Miller have combined for 3.0 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Vitek Vanecek has struggled with a .888 save percentage and a 3.23 goals-against average on 801 shots with -13.0 goals saved above average.
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The Flames look to pull off the upset but the Devils look to step up on their home ice and take over this game. The Devils, who average 3.46 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Jesper Bratt, Tyler Toffoli, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Devils should limit the Flames offense with Colin Miller, Kevin Bahl, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Vitek Vanecek to make plenty of big saves. The Devils should win the game with a strong performance on thier home ice.
Take the Devils money line as home Favorites.
Prediction: Devils (-140)
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Both teams have great offenses that look to step up and the back of the net throughout the game. The Flames, who average 3.06 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Devils, who have scored eight goals in their last two games, should run up the score against the Flames, who allow 3.04 goals per game, with Jesper Bratt, Tyler Toffoli, Erik Haula, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Luke Hughes and John Marino pick apart the Flames defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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