Flames vs. Bruins prediction: Odds, pick in the NHL tonight
The Calgary Flames are 5-5-2 on the season and 12 points behind the pace-setting Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division. The Flames will be heavy underdogs to get back on track on Thursday night in Boston.
Calgary is 0-2-1 in its last three games. The Flames lost Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk and replaced them with Nazem Kadri, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Mackenzie Weegar. They are currently ranked fourth in shot attempt rate, 10th in expected goals share, 11th on high-danger scoring chance percentage.
The Boston Bruins are 11-2-0 and have a league-leading +22 goal differential. Calgary is deep up front and the defense hasn't been an issue. Calgary has some injury concerns, but it's a classic buy-low spot on a team that is considered one of the best teams in the NHL.
