The Carolina Hurricanes (3-2-0) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (5-0-1) on Thursday, October 24th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.
Hurricanes vs Flames
The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win
Carolina improved to 3-2-0 with a 3-2 overtime win against the Oilers. Trailing 2-0 entering the third period, the Hurricanes rallied with three unanswered goals to secure the victory.
The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 5. Carolina, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. Three different players scored for the Hurricanes in this one.
The Calgary Flames Are Coming Off A Win
Calgary improved to 5-0-1 with a 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins. The Flames were -1.5 goal favorites, but didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 7.
The Flames led 1-0 after the first period, but the Penguins tied it up in the second. Calgary fell behind twice in the third before Nazem Kadri’s goal with just 43 seconds left sent the game to a shootout, where the Flames outscored the Penguins 3-2.
Carolina Offense Breakdown
Carolina fired 33 shots on goal in their 3-2 overtime win against Edmonton. Sebastian Aho, who now has 3 goals this season, scored the game-winner in OT and added an assist. Shayne Gostisbehere netted his 4th goal of the year, while Martin Necas scored his 3rd.
Necas also picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Jesperi Kotkaniemi now has 5 assists as well, after setting up Necas’ third-period goal. Eric Robinson earned his 3rd assist of the season.
Flames Offense Breakdown
Rasmus Andersson scored his third goal of the season, while MacKenzie Weegar added his third as well. Nazem Kadri netted his third of the year with just 43 seconds left in regulation to tie the game 3-3. The Flames then scored three times in the shootout.
Blake Coleman picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. Calgary took 25 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 17 in the game.
Carolina Team Defense
Carolina’s defense allowed the first two goals of the game, both from Connor McDavid, with the first coming 3:34 into the opening period and the second 2:30 into the second. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Frederik Andersen made 33 saves with a 94.3% save percentage, and the defense added 10 takeaways and 25 hits.
Calgary Team Defense
Defensively, the Flames will look to tighten things up after allowing 3 goals to Pittsburgh. Dustin Wolf made 35 saves with a 92.1% save percentage, but the defense struggled at times, giving up goals at 6:31 in the 2nd period, 2:32 into the 3rd, and another at 13:40 in the 3rd. The Flames’ defense finished with 3 takeaways and 24 hits.
Hurricanes vs Flames Trends
- In their last five road games, Carolina has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Flames offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Calgary posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 4-6 ATS.
- The last ten games that Calgary was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Carolina has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 4-6 straight up.
Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flames to take down the Hurricanes at home. With the moneyline currently at +131, I’m placing my bet on the Flames straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Flames winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Flames straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:October 24, 2024 Flames, Hurricanes