The Calgary Flames (28-22-8) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (36-21-3) on Saturday, March 1st. This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oilers. Puck drop is set for 3:00 ET.

Flames vs Panthers

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Flames fell to 28-22-8 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, couldn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.

Calgary trailed 2-0 in the first period but tied it up in the third. The Oilers then scored twice to seal the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for the Flames.

The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

Florida improved to 36-21-3 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.

Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 17:28 in the third period breaking a 2-2 tie. Florida added an empty-net goal with 1:00 left to seal the win.

Calgary Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense took 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year.

The Flames were held scoreless in the first period before Mantha’s goal at 15:27 in the second. Sharangovich tied the game 2-2 at 15:32 in the third period. Calgary recorded 22 giveaways in the game.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense was led by A.J. Greer, who scored his first goal of the season. Sam Reinhart, who had 4 shots on goal, added his 10th goal, which came on an empty net. The Panthers also got goals from Evan Rodrigues, who now has 3 on the year, and Matthew Tkachuk, who scored his 3rd, with Tkachuk’s goal coming on a power play.

Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with two goals in the third period.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Oilers, including the game-winner at 9:50 in the third period and another at 19:57. The Flames also gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Florida Team Defense

Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers to a 4-2 win over the Stars. Defensively, the Panthers finished with 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the 2nd period, they shut out the Stars in the 3rd.

Flames vs Panthers Trends

• In their last five road games, Calgary has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• Across their last five home contests, Florida has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flames have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Flames vs Panthers Prediction

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Panthers are the way to go. However, with a payout of -221, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Flames to cover. Even in the event of a Panthers victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Flames should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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