The Calgary Flames (25-22-5) travel to face off against the New York Rangers (33-16-3) on Monday, February 12th. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Flames vs Rangers

The Calgary Flames Are Coming Off A Win

When playing on the road this season, the Flames have gone 13-11-4 for the year and have won each of their last five games away from home. In the Western Conference, Calgary is in 10th place and has a record of 15-15 against other teams in the West. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 6-4 and have won each of their last four games.

Overall this season, Calgary has a record of 25-22-5 and has been the underdog in 28 of their 52 games. When playing as the underdog, the Flames have gone 13-12-3 for the year and have won each of their last three games in that role. In games against other teams from the Pacific Division, Calgary has gone 6-6 this year.

When it comes to puck line bets, the Flames have gone 27-25 this season, including a road puck line record of 16-12. So far, Calgary has 16 wins by multiple goals and has gone 5-5 in their last ten games vs. the puck line.

As the underdog, the Flames have gone 20-8 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is +.1 goals per game. Calgary’s current puck line win streak on the road is at five games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 20-8.

The Flames most recently took on the Islanders and secured a win with a score of 5-2. Against the Islanders, the Flames’ offense scored in all three periods. Calgary’s one power-play goals contributed to their total of 5 goals. Their offensive performance came with 24 shots on goal and 11 giveaways.

Going into the game, Calgary was the underdog, giving them a win vs. the puck line. The over/under line going into the game was 6 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Rangers have gone 17-7-0, and they have won four straight games and six of their last ten. In the Eastern Conference, New York is in third place and first in the Metropolitan Division. They have an overall record of 33-16-3.

When favored, the Rangers have gone 26-13-2 this season, and they have won two straight games in this situation. Over their last five games, New York has gone 4-1, and they have won their last two home games.

At home this season, the Rangers have gone 10-14 against the puck line, and they have an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game. So far, New York has gone 25-27 against the puck line, and they have 19 wins by multiple goals.

In their last ten games at home, the Rangers have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is 15-26. Overall, the team’s average scoring margin when favored is +.3 goals per game.

The Rangers most recently took on the Blackhawks and secured a win with a score of 4-3. In the offensive department, the Rangers notched two goals during the first period and one time in the second period. All four goals came at even strength. They finished with 35 shots on goal and had 8 turnovers.

New York’s straight-up victory didn’t translate to covering the puck line in the game, despite being favored by -1.5. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals, with a combined total of 7 goals.

Calgary Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. The Calgary offense is ranked 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 4th in the NHL.

So far, the Flames have an over/under record of 29-22-1. Coming into the game, they have played 28 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.2 goals per game.

Rangers Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Rangers have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. New York’s offense is currently ranked 7th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the league.

So far, the Rangers have an over/under record of 27-22-3. Coming into the game, they have played 25 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.1 goals per game.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary defense takes on the Rangers ranked 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 23rd in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

New York Team Defense

Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 24th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Flames vs Rangers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Calgary has an puck line record of 5-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
• The Rangers are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rangers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
• As the betting favorite, the Flames have an puck line mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Calgary posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Flames vs Rangers Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Rangers to defeat the Flames while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -159, I’m placing a wager on the Rangers to win outright.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Rangers to secure the win and cover. Expect the Rangers to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Flames.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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