The Calgary Flames had been mired in a five-game losing streak but have since rattled off back-to-back wins.
They just took down the San Jose Sharks twice, who are one of the worst teams in the NHL, so it’s hard to say if they’ve changed their momentum.
Meanwhile, the Kings have won three straight games, two of them coming via shootouts. Which of these teams can extend their small hot streaks further on?
Flames vs. Kings NHL Betting Odds
The Flames are 6-2 in their last eight games played against teams from the Western Conference but are just 3-8 in their last 11 games against teams with a winning record on the season. When it comes to the total, the over has cashed in their last four games overall and their last five against teams from the Western Conference.
On the other hand, the Kings are 4-1 in their last five against teams from the Western Conference and 5-2 in their last seven against teams with a losing record on the year. As for the total, the under has hit in their past four games. It’s also hit in four out of their last five against teams with a losing record.
Calgary Flames
The Flames have been struggling overall but their offense has been working of late. They’ve picked up at least three goals in seven out of their last 10 games played with multiple players leading the team at 13 goals each (Nazem Kadri and Tyler Toffoli). This offense still ranks 18th in the league in goals scored per game, though, but this recent improvement could be a sign of optimism for Calgary moving forward. They were one of the bet offensive teams in the NHL last season.
Goaltending has been very inconsistent for this squad as they rank 15th in the league in goals allowed per game. Jacob Markstrom is expected to be the starter here against the Kings. Markstrom allowed a total of just five goals in their two wins over the Sharks but allowed nine in his two starts before that.
Los Angeles Kings
It’s been a tale of two goaltenders for the Kings at this point in the season. Whether it’s Jonathan Quick or Phoenix Copley in the net, the Kings have gotten vastly different results. Quick has been below average in the net, to say the least, with an 8-8-3 overall record, a 3.55 GAA and a .882 save percentage.
Copley, on the other hand, didn’t get a single start for this team until we hit the month of December. Since he’s been given the green light, he’s been phenomenal. He’s 5-1-0 with a 2.43 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Los Angeles has played significantly better and more consistently with Copley throughout this month than they have with Quick on the season. Double-check who is between the pipes because that will likely swing your decision.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Flames vs. Kings?
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CALGARY FLAMES
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LOS ANGELES KINGS
5
Score Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 21 Dec 10:21pm | CAL | -1.5 +212 | O +6 -105 |
| Closing 23 Dec 3:46am | CAL | -1.5 +211 | O +6 -113 |
- Regular Season
Flames Team Leaders
| Points |
67 |
| + / - |
19 |
| Shots |
244 |
| Penalty Mins |
80 |
| Wins |
20 |
| GAA |
2.91 |
| Points |
68 |
| + / - |
22 |
| Shots |
216 |
| Penalty Mins |
54 |
| Wins |
22 |
| GAA |
1.77 |
- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
| Points |
67 |
| + / - |
19 |
| Shots |
244 |
| Penalty Mins |
80 |
| Wins |
20 |
| GAA |
2.91 |
| Points |
68 |
| + / - |
22 |
| Shots |
216 |
| Penalty Mins |
54 |
| Wins |
22 |
| GAA |
1.77 |
Injuries
Chris Tanev (D)
Michael Stone (D)
Elias Lindholm (C)
Rasmus Andersson (D)
Chris Tanev (D)
Brett Ritchie (RW)
Dennis Gilbert (D)
Radim Zohorna (LW)
Chris Tanev (D)
Elias Lindholm (C)
Sean Durzi (D)
Trevor Moore (LW)
Carl Grundstrom (RW)
Gabriel Vilardi (RW)
Trevor Moore (LW)
Arthur Kaliyev (RW)
Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
Drew Doughty (D)
Gabriel Vilardi (RW)
Sean Durzi (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tanev (D) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 22 / 03 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Tanev has sat out the last three games with an upper-body issue, and it is unknown if he will face the Kings on Tuesday. |
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| Michael Stone (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 20 / 02 / 23 | 9-9 | 9-9 | + - |
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Stone has hit the injured reserve list with a lower-body ailment, and it remains to be seen when he will be activated. |
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| Elias Lindholm (C) | Ques Sat | Personal - 18 / 02 / 23 | 9-10 | 10-9 | + - |
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Lindholm is away from the team for the birth of his child, and it is unknown if he will take on the Rangers on Saturday. |
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| Rasmus Andersson (D) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 09 / 02 / 23 | 11-12 | 13-10 | + - |
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Andersson has missed the last three contests after being involved in a motor vehicle accident, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Red Wings on Thursday. |
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| Chris Tanev (D) | Prob Mon | Upper Body - 25 / 01 / 23 | 12-14 | 15-11 | + - |
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Tanev has been activated from the injured reserve list after healing from an upper-body injury, and it is predicted he will be active for Monday's clash against the Rangers. |
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| Brett Ritchie (RW) | Out indefinitely | Wrist - 01 / 01 / 23 | 17-20 | 19-18 | + - |
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Ritchie has been activated from the injured reserve after recovering from a wrist injury, but there is no timetable for when he will return to the ice. |
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| Dennis Gilbert (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 20 / 12 / 22 | 19-23 | 22-20 | + - |
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Gilbert has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an unknown ailment, but it is unclear if he will make his return Saturday versus the Canucks. |
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| Radim Zohorna (LW) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 18 / 12 / 22 | 19-24 | 23-20 | + - |
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Zohorna has missed the last two games with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Kings on Thursday. |
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| Chris Tanev (D) | Ques Tues | Head - 13 / 12 / 22 | 19-26 | 24-21 | + - |
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Tanev has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a head injury, and it is undetermined if he will return versus the Sharks on Tuesday. |
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| Elias Lindholm (C) | Ques Wed | Upper Body - 12 / 12 / 22 | 20-26 | 25-21 | + - |
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Lindholm missed the previous game with an upper-body ailment, and it is up in the air if he will play Wednesday against the Canucks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi (D) | Early April | Upper Body - 09 / 03 / 23 | 6-2 | 3-5 | + - |
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Durzi is sidelined with an upper-body ailment, and he is not likely to be available until the beginning of April. |
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| Trevor Moore (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 23 / 02 / 23 | 11-4 | 6-8-1 | + - |
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Moore has landed on the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established. |
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| Carl Grundstrom (RW) | Early March | Lower Body - 18 / 01 / 23 | 16-11 | 15-11-1 | + - |
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Grundstrom has been added to the injury reserve with a lower-body injury, and he will not return until at least the beginning of March. |
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| Gabriel Vilardi (RW) | Late Feb | Upper Body - 18 / 01 / 23 | 16-11 | 15-11-1 | + - |
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Vilardi is sidelined with an upper-body injury, and he will remain out of action until the latter part of February. |
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| Trevor Moore (LW) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 27 / 12 / 22 | 21-15 | 19-15-2 | + - |
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Moore has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an upper-body injury. It is unknown if he will return against the Penguins on Saturday. |
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| Arthur Kaliyev (RW) | Prob Sat | Lower Body - 22 / 12 / 22 | 23-15 | 20-16-2 | + - |
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Kaliyev has hit the injured reserve list with a lower-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Penguins. |
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| Viktor Arvidsson (RW) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 12 / 12 / 22 | 24-18 | 21-19-2 | + - |
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Arvidsson has been designated non-roster player status, and it is unclear when he will rejoin the lineup. |
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| Drew Doughty (D) | Prob Tues | Lower Body - 11 / 12 / 22 | 25-18 | 21-20-2 | + - |
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Doughty missed the last game with a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will play Tuesday versus the Sabres. |
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| Gabriel Vilardi (RW) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 28 / 11 / 22 | 28-22 | 26-22-2 | + - |
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Vilardi sat out the last game with an upper-body ailment, and it is unknown if he will line up for Tuesday's battle with the Kraken. |
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| Sean Durzi (D) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 22 | 30-24 | 27-25-2 | + - |
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Durzi has missed the last two games with a lower-body ailment, and it is unclear if he will face the Sharks on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 21 Dec 10:21pm CAL -1.5 +212 O +6 -105 Closing 23 Dec 3:46am CAL -1.5 +211 O +6 -113 -
- Regular Season
Flames Team Leaders
Points 67
+ / - 19
Shots 244
Penalty Mins 80
Wins 20
GAA 2.91
Points 68
+ / - 22
Shots 216
Penalty Mins 54
Wins 22
GAA 1.77
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- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
Points 67
+ / - 19
Shots 244
Penalty Mins 80
Wins 20
GAA 2.91
Points 68
+ / - 22
Shots 216
Penalty Mins 54
Wins 22
GAA 1.77
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Injuries
Chris Tanev (D)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 22 / 03 / 23Michael Stone (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 20 / 02 / 23Elias Lindholm (C)
Ques Sat Personal - 18 / 02 / 23Rasmus Andersson (D)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 09 / 02 / 23Chris Tanev (D)
Prob Mon Upper Body - 25 / 01 / 23Brett Ritchie (RW)
Out indefinitely Wrist - 01 / 01 / 23Dennis Gilbert (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 20 / 12 / 22Radim Zohorna (LW)
Ques Thurs Illness - 18 / 12 / 22Chris Tanev (D)
Ques Tues Head - 13 / 12 / 22Elias Lindholm (C)
Ques Wed Upper Body - 12 / 12 / 22Sean Durzi (D)
Early April Upper Body - 09 / 03 / 23Trevor Moore (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 23 / 02 / 23Carl Grundstrom (RW)
Early March Lower Body - 18 / 01 / 23Gabriel Vilardi (RW)
Late Feb Upper Body - 18 / 01 / 23Trevor Moore (LW)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 27 / 12 / 22Arthur Kaliyev (RW)
Prob Sat Lower Body - 22 / 12 / 22Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
Out indefinitely Personal - 12 / 12 / 22Drew Doughty (D)
Prob Tues Lower Body - 11 / 12 / 22Gabriel Vilardi (RW)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 28 / 11 / 22Sean Durzi (D)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Tanev (D) Ques Tues Upper Body - 22 / 03 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Tanev has sat out the last three games with an upper-body issue, and it is unknown if he will face the Kings on Tuesday.
Michael Stone (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 20 / 02 / 23 9-9 9-9 + - Stone has hit the injured reserve list with a lower-body ailment, and it remains to be seen when he will be activated.
Elias Lindholm (C) Ques Sat Personal - 18 / 02 / 23 9-10 10-9 + - Lindholm is away from the team for the birth of his child, and it is unknown if he will take on the Rangers on Saturday.
Rasmus Andersson (D) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 09 / 02 / 23 11-12 13-10 + - Andersson has missed the last three contests after being involved in a motor vehicle accident, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Red Wings on Thursday.
Chris Tanev (D) Prob Mon Upper Body - 25 / 01 / 23 12-14 15-11 + - Tanev has been activated from the injured reserve list after healing from an upper-body injury, and it is predicted he will be active for Monday's clash against the Rangers.
Brett Ritchie (RW) Out indefinitely Wrist - 01 / 01 / 23 17-20 19-18 + - Ritchie has been activated from the injured reserve after recovering from a wrist injury, but there is no timetable for when he will return to the ice.
Dennis Gilbert (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 20 / 12 / 22 19-23 22-20 + - Gilbert has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an unknown ailment, but it is unclear if he will make his return Saturday versus the Canucks.
Radim Zohorna (LW) Ques Thurs Illness - 18 / 12 / 22 19-24 23-20 + - Zohorna has missed the last two games with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Kings on Thursday.
Chris Tanev (D) Ques Tues Head - 13 / 12 / 22 19-26 24-21 + - Tanev has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a head injury, and it is undetermined if he will return versus the Sharks on Tuesday.
Elias Lindholm (C) Ques Wed Upper Body - 12 / 12 / 22 20-26 25-21 + - Lindholm missed the previous game with an upper-body ailment, and it is up in the air if he will play Wednesday against the Canucks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Sean Durzi (D) Early April Upper Body - 09 / 03 / 23 6-2 3-5 + - Durzi is sidelined with an upper-body ailment, and he is not likely to be available until the beginning of April.
Trevor Moore (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 23 / 02 / 23 11-4 6-8-1 + - Moore has landed on the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.
Carl Grundstrom (RW) Early March Lower Body - 18 / 01 / 23 16-11 15-11-1 + - Grundstrom has been added to the injury reserve with a lower-body injury, and he will not return until at least the beginning of March.
Gabriel Vilardi (RW) Late Feb Upper Body - 18 / 01 / 23 16-11 15-11-1 + - Vilardi is sidelined with an upper-body injury, and he will remain out of action until the latter part of February.
Trevor Moore (LW) Ques Sat Upper Body - 27 / 12 / 22 21-15 19-15-2 + - Moore has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an upper-body injury. It is unknown if he will return against the Penguins on Saturday.
Arthur Kaliyev (RW) Prob Sat Lower Body - 22 / 12 / 22 23-15 20-16-2 + - Kaliyev has hit the injured reserve list with a lower-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Penguins.
Viktor Arvidsson (RW) Out indefinitely Personal - 12 / 12 / 22 24-18 21-19-2 + - Arvidsson has been designated non-roster player status, and it is unclear when he will rejoin the lineup.
Drew Doughty (D) Prob Tues Lower Body - 11 / 12 / 22 25-18 21-20-2 + - Doughty missed the last game with a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will play Tuesday versus the Sabres.
Gabriel Vilardi (RW) Ques Tues Upper Body - 28 / 11 / 22 28-22 26-22-2 + - Vilardi sat out the last game with an upper-body ailment, and it is unknown if he will line up for Tuesday's battle with the Kraken.
Sean Durzi (D) Ques Fri Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 22 30-24 27-25-2 + - Durzi has missed the last two games with a lower-body ailment, and it is unclear if he will face the Sharks on Friday.