Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Preview, and Odds
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The Carolina Hurricanes (14-9-1, 9-15 PL, 12-12 O/U) battle the Calgary Flames (10-12-0-3, 10-14 PL, 15-8-2 O/U) in an inter-conference showdown on Thursday evening. The Hurricanes lost a road bout against the Jets on Monday and play in Edmonton on Wednesday. The Flames were dealt a home loss against the Wild on Tuesday evening. Each squad earned a win in last year's two meetings.
Hurricanes Continue Road Trek
The Carolina Hurricanes are on a challenging road trek. They were 3-0-1 in their last four games but were dealt a narrow 2-1 road loss by the Jets on Monday to begin one of their longest road treks of the season. Carolina has not been nearly as dangerous on the road where they are one game below .500 on the season entering Wednesday’s game in Edmonton. They stand 2nd in the Metro.
Sebastian Aho continues to produce, netting three goals in his last three games. The 26-year-old center leads the squad with 22 points in 20 games on the season. Aho had one goal in two meetings against the Flames last season. Seth Jarvis has collected four points in his last five clashes. The 21-year-old center had 39 points last year and is on his way to surpassing that number, recording 19 points on the year. Martin Necas is in a groove, amassing four points in his last three bouts. The 24-year-old center has issued 18 points but has a -8 rating.
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The Hurricanes had Antti Raanta guard the cage on Monday. The 34-year-old netminder has a subpar 3.33 GAA and an .859 save % to go with a 6-4 record. #1 goalie Frederik Andersen is on the IR. Pyotr Kochetkov could get the start. The young goalie has recorded a solid 2.83 GAA but has a weak .881 save % accompanied by a 4-4-1 record.
Carolina is scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, ranking them eighth. They are conceding an average of 3.2 goals, placing them 18th.
Flames Drop Home Decision
The Calgary Flames continue a streak of six consecutive home games. Calgary has not been able to break above the .500 mark this season. The squad remains inconsistent, posting a 2-3 record in their last five games.They beat the Stars in overtime last week, lost to the Canucks last weekend, and struggled in a 5-2 home loss against the Wild on Tuesday. They are four points out of a playoff spot.
Elias Lindholm scored two big goals in the win against the Canucks last weekend. The 29-year-old center is having a decent season, leading the squad with 17 points. Nazem Kadri only has one goal in his last five games. The 33-year-old center is having a mediocre season, posting only 16 points in 25 games. He had one goal in two meetings against the Hurricanes last season. Blake Coleman earned 10 points in November but has been held pointless in December. The 32-year-old center has recorded 13 points on the season.
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Calgary gives most of the starts in the net to Jacob Markstrom. The veteran netminder is dealing with a hand injury and will not be suiting up. He has registered a 2.95 GAA and an .896 save % to go with a 7-8-2 record. Backup Dan Vladar will likely guard the cage. He has posted a 3.45 GAA and an .877 save % accompanied by a 4-3-1 record.
Calgary is averaging 2.9 goals per game, marking them 21st. They are conceding an average of 3.4 goals, pegging them 21st in the NHL.
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The Carolina Hurricanes have a busy schedule. This marks the Hurricanes' third game in four nights, all on the road after playing in Edmonton on Wednesday. The squad has lost two of their last three bouts entering Wednesday night. The Calgary Flames are a respectable 5-4-1 in their last ten games.
Furthermore, the Hurricanes aren’t nearly as dangerous on the road where they are one game below .500 on the season entering Wednesday night. also, the Hurricanes continue to play without #1 goalie Frederik Andersen and are beatable without him. Calgary is producing, scoring an average of 3.4 goals in their last ten games.
Prediction: Calgary Flames +100
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I expect a barrage of scoring. Carolina is generating offense. They have netted at least three goals in seven of their last ten games. The Flames are playing without goalie Jacob Markstrom. It will likely be backup Daniel Vladar in the net.
In addition, Calgary is especially productive on home ice, collecting 15 goals in their last five home games including four against a stellar defensive Stars team. Carolina will have either Antti Raanta or Pyotr Kochetkov in the net. Each goalie has a save % below .900. The over is a convincing 5-0 in the Flames’ last five home bouts.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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