Flames vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks

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Flames vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks

The New York Islanders (5-6-5) will aim to halt a seven-game losing streak when they square off against the Calgary Flames (6-8-2) on the road on Saturday, November 18 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network and MSGSN2.

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Over the past 10 games, the Flames have put up a 4-5-1 record after putting up 28 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.

Over the last 10 outings for the Islanders, their offense has scored 23 goals while their defense has allowed 29 (they have a 2-4-4 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (28.0% success rate).

Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

Flames vs. Islanders Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Flames 4, Islanders 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-150)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Flames vs Islanders Additional Info

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have finished -2-2 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 6-8-2.
  • Calgary is 2-1-0 (four points) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Flames scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Calgary has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (1-3-1 record, three points).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals seven times, and are 5-1-1 in those games (to record 11 points).
  • In the five games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 2-2-1 record (five points).
  • In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 4-5-1 (nine points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 2-3-1 (five points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders have a 5-6-5 record this season and are -5-5 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the seven games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
  • This season the Islanders scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
  • New York has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Islanders have scored at least three goals in nine games, earning 11 points from those contests.
  • This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games and picked up five points with a record of 2-3-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned 10 points in those games.

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Flames vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NHL Network and MSGSN2
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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