Islanders vs Flames Prediction
The New York Islanders and Calgary Flames face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Scotiabank Saddledome.
How Do the Islanders Bounce Back?
The Islanders comes into this game with a 5-6-5 record overall and the yare coming off another loss in the last game. The Islanders scored three goals but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing 4-3 in a shootout. Matthew Barzal had zero goals and two assists. The Islanders are averaging 2.44 goals while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the NHL and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Noah Dobson has scored five goals and added nine assists.
Flames Offense Impressed in Last Game
The Flames haven’t had the most success this season, but they sure looked good in teh last game. The Flames scored five goals against the Vancouver Canucks and that was enough to secure the three goal victory. Elias Lindholm had a strong game scoring one goal and adding three assists. The Flames overall are averaging 2.75 goals while their defense is giving up 3.13 goals per game. The defense is ranked 19th, and it’s going to need to step up here. If the defense struggles, this could be a long game.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Islanders are going to struggle here. The Islanders are averaging 2.44 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Flames are going to score three or four goals here, and that is going to be the difference here as Calgary is going to get the job done. The Flames are going to get the job done here. Back the Flames on the money line to cash.
