The Flames have gotten stronger down the stretch of this season. They have won six out of their last seven games on the road.
The Calgary Flames have been on a tear of late. They have won nine out of their last 11 games, including two in a row. They’re looking like they’re in good shape as the playoffs arrive. Oddly enough, their most recent loss was against the Nashville Predators in a shootout – the team they face on Tuesday.
The Predators have since lost their last two games and four out of their last six overall. With playoff seeding on the table for both of these teams, neither will want to walk away with a loss.
Flames vs. Predators NHL Betting Odds
Calgary has gotten stronger down the stretch of this season. They have won six out of their last seven games on the road. They are also 10-4 in their last 14 against teams in the Central Division. Unfortunately, Nashville has proven to be better against the Flames. Calgary has lost four straight in this series and the underdog is 17-4 in the last 21 meetings between them. Calgary is currently listed as the favorite, which doesn’t bode well with that trend.
Meanwhile, the Predators have a record of 5-2 in their last seven games when entering a matchup on just one day of rest. Unfortunately, they are a measly 1-5 in their past six when coming into a contest as a listed underdog.
Calgary Flames
The last time that the Flames had a great regular season (in 2019) they were quickly dismantled in the playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche. There are similarities to this current season that they are having but they don’t intend to just ride their way to the end. This is a group that wants to win as many games as possible down the stretch, be focused and make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself.
The Flames are watching a few of their players have stellar seasons including Andrew Mangiapane with his 35 goals. He and the offense have led the way of late as they’ve scored at least four goals in eight of their last 10. They haven’t scored more than two in a game versus Nashville this season, so that is something they’ll aim to overcome on Tuesday.
Nashville Predators
The Predators have clinched a postseason spot yet. They remain just one point above the Dallas Stars and three points above the ninth-seeded Vegas Golden Knights. Nashville could even get themselves thrown up into the sixth seeded due to the Los Angeles Kings being just two points ahead of them. Bottom line, Nashville has a lot at stake here. Luckily, they have a very high-powered offense. Roman Josi, Matt Duchene and Filip Forsberg all have over 80 registered points on the year. Two other players have over 58 as well right below them.
The Predators will always have guys out there that can threaten a defense and that is how they can take down the Flames in this one.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Flames vs. Predators?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 25 Apr 9:29pm | CAL | -1.5 +178 | O +6 -118 |
| Closing 26 Apr 11:48pm | CAL | -1.5 +176 | O +6 -125 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flames Team Leaders
| Points |
115 |
| + / - |
64 |
| Shots |
262 |
| Penalty Mins |
84 |
| Wins |
37 |
| GAA |
2.22 |
| Points |
96 |
| + / - |
26 |
| Shots |
281 |
| Penalty Mins |
151 |
| Wins |
38 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points |
14 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
52 |
| Penalty Mins |
31 |
| Wins |
5 |
| GAA |
2.95 |
| Points |
4 |
| + / - |
1 |
| Shots |
21 |
| Penalty Mins |
12 |
| Wins |
0 |
| GAA |
3.64 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Predators Team Leaders
| Points |
115 |
| + / - |
64 |
| Shots |
262 |
| Penalty Mins |
84 |
| Wins |
37 |
| GAA |
2.22 |
| Points |
96 |
| + / - |
26 |
| Shots |
281 |
| Penalty Mins |
151 |
| Wins |
38 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points |
14 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
52 |
| Penalty Mins |
31 |
| Wins |
5 |
| GAA |
2.95 |
| Points |
4 |
| + / - |
1 |
| Shots |
21 |
| Penalty Mins |
12 |
| Wins |
0 |
| GAA |
3.64 |
Injuries
Christopher Tanev (D)
Nikita Zadorov (D)
Brett Ritchie (RW)
Michael Stone (D)
Trevor Lewis (C)
Jacob Markstrom (G)
Noah Hanifin (D)
Christopher Tanev (D)
Nikita Zadorov (D)
Erik Gudbranson (D)
Mark Borowiecki (D)
Jeremy Lauzon (D)
Mark Borowiecki (D)
Matt Luff (RW)
Michael McCarron (RW)
Mark Borowiecki (D)
Mark Borowiecki (D)
Tanner Jeannot (LW)
Dante Fabbro (D)
Matt Benning (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Christopher Tanev (D) | Ques Tues | Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22 | 2-5 | 4-2-1 | + - |
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Tanev is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Nikita Zadorov (D) | Ques Sun | Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22 | 2-5 | 4-2-1 | + - |
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Zadorov is facing a potential suspension for a high hit, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 7 of the Western Conference first round versus the Stars. |
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| Brett Ritchie (RW) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22 | 3-5 | 4-3-1 | + - |
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Ritchie is managing an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round versus the Stars. |
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| Michael Stone (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22 | 3-5 | 4-3-1 | + - |
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Stone is bothered by an unspecified ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Trevor Lewis (C) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 28 / 04 / 22 | 4-10 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Lewis is away from the team for the birth of his child, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Jacob Markstrom (G) | Out Sat | Rest - 23 / 04 / 22 | 6-10 | 7-7-2 | + - |
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Markstrom will not be active against the Canucks on Saturday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Noah Hanifin (D) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 20 / 04 / 22 | 6-11 | 7-8-2 | + - |
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Hanifin is tending to a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Stars on Thursday. |
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| Christopher Tanev (D) | Ques Sat | Head - 14 / 04 / 22 | 9-12 | 11-8-2 | + - |
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Tanev was removed from the last contest due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Coyotes on Saturday. |
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| Nikita Zadorov (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22 | 12-12 | 11-10-3 | + - |
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Zadorov sat out the last contest with an undefined issue, and it has yet to be established if he will battle Kraken on Saturday. |
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| Erik Gudbranson (D) | Prob Thurs | Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22 | 12-12 | 11-10-3 | + - |
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Gudbranson has missed the previous three contests due to an unknown issue, but it is projected that he will suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden Knights. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Mark Borowiecki (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 07 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Borowiecki is hampered by a unknown injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round against the Avalanche. |
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| Jeremy Lauzon (D) | Ques Thurs | Leg - 16 / 04 / 22 | 5-7 | 9-3 | + - |
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Lauzon is dealing with a leg injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Mark Borowiecki (D) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 14 / 04 / 22 | 5-8 | 9-4 | + - |
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Borowiecki sat out the previous contest due to an upper-body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be available against the Blackhawks on Saturday. |
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| Matt Luff (RW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 14 / 04 / 22 | 5-8 | 9-4 | + - |
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Luff has been absent from the previous four games due to an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Lightning on Saturday. |
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| Michael McCarron (RW) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 5-8 | 9-4 | + - |
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McCarron has sat out the last four games with an upper-body injury, and it is unclear he will play against the Lightning on Saturday. |
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| Mark Borowiecki (D) | Ques Tues | Face - 10 / 04 / 22 | 6-9 | 9-6 | + - |
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Borowiecki was lifted from the last game with a facial injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take on the Sharks on Tuesday. |
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| Mark Borowiecki (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22 | 8-14 | 14-8 | + - |
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Borowiecki is sidelined with an upper-body injury, and his status is week-to-week moving forward. |
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| Tanner Jeannot (LW) | Ques Sun | Personal - 24 / 03 / 22 | 8-14 | 14-8 | + - |
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Jeannot was absent from the previous contest due to a personal matter, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Sunday's matchup with the Flyers. |
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| Dante Fabbro (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 22 / 03 / 22 | 10-14 | 16-8 | + - |
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Fabbro is out of action with an upper-body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Matt Benning (D) | Prob Sun | Upper Body - 15 / 03 / 22 | 12-15 | 18-9 | + - |
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Benning has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an upper-body injury, and he is likely to return to the ice until against the Flyers on Sunday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 25 Apr 9:29pm CAL -1.5 +178 O +6 -118 Closing 26 Apr 11:48pm CAL -1.5 +176 O +6 -125 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flames Team Leaders
Points 115
+ / - 64
Shots 262
Penalty Mins 84
Wins 37
GAA 2.22
Points 96
+ / - 26
Shots 281
Penalty Mins 151
Wins 38
GAA 2.64
Points 14
+ / - 6
Shots 52
Penalty Mins 31
Wins 5
GAA 2.95
Points 4
+ / - 1
Shots 21
Penalty Mins 12
Wins 0
GAA 3.64
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Predators Team Leaders
Points 115
+ / - 64
Shots 262
Penalty Mins 84
Wins 37
GAA 2.22
Points 96
+ / - 26
Shots 281
Penalty Mins 151
Wins 38
GAA 2.64
Points 14
+ / - 6
Shots 52
Penalty Mins 31
Wins 5
GAA 2.95
Points 4
+ / - 1
Shots 21
Penalty Mins 12
Wins 0
GAA 3.64
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Injuries
Christopher Tanev (D)
Ques Tues Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22Nikita Zadorov (D)
Ques Sun Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22Brett Ritchie (RW)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22Michael Stone (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22Trevor Lewis (C)
Out indefinitely Personal - 28 / 04 / 22Jacob Markstrom (G)
Out Sat Rest - 23 / 04 / 22Noah Hanifin (D)
Ques Thurs Lower Body - 20 / 04 / 22Christopher Tanev (D)
Ques Sat Head - 14 / 04 / 22Nikita Zadorov (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22Erik Gudbranson (D)
Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22Mark Borowiecki (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 07 / 05 / 22Jeremy Lauzon (D)
Ques Thurs Leg - 16 / 04 / 22Mark Borowiecki (D)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 14 / 04 / 22Matt Luff (RW)
Ques Sat Illness - 14 / 04 / 22Michael McCarron (RW)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22Mark Borowiecki (D)
Ques Tues Face - 10 / 04 / 22Mark Borowiecki (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22Tanner Jeannot (LW)
Ques Sun Personal - 24 / 03 / 22Dante Fabbro (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 22 / 03 / 22Matt Benning (D)
Prob Sun Upper Body - 15 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Christopher Tanev (D) Ques Tues Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22 2-5 4-2-1 + - Tanev is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round.
Nikita Zadorov (D) Ques Sun Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22 2-5 4-2-1 + - Zadorov is facing a potential suspension for a high hit, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 7 of the Western Conference first round versus the Stars.
Brett Ritchie (RW) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22 3-5 4-3-1 + - Ritchie is managing an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round versus the Stars.
Michael Stone (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22 3-5 4-3-1 + - Stone is bothered by an unspecified ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Trevor Lewis (C) Out indefinitely Personal - 28 / 04 / 22 4-10 6-7-1 + - Lewis is away from the team for the birth of his child, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Jacob Markstrom (G) Out Sat Rest - 23 / 04 / 22 6-10 7-7-2 + - Markstrom will not be active against the Canucks on Saturday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Noah Hanifin (D) Ques Thurs Lower Body - 20 / 04 / 22 6-11 7-8-2 + - Hanifin is tending to a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Stars on Thursday.
Christopher Tanev (D) Ques Sat Head - 14 / 04 / 22 9-12 11-8-2 + - Tanev was removed from the last contest due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Coyotes on Saturday.
Nikita Zadorov (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22 12-12 11-10-3 + - Zadorov sat out the last contest with an undefined issue, and it has yet to be established if he will battle Kraken on Saturday.
Erik Gudbranson (D) Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22 12-12 11-10-3 + - Gudbranson has missed the previous three contests due to an unknown issue, but it is projected that he will suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden Knights.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Mark Borowiecki (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 07 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Borowiecki is hampered by a unknown injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round against the Avalanche.
Jeremy Lauzon (D) Ques Thurs Leg - 16 / 04 / 22 5-7 9-3 + - Lauzon is dealing with a leg injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Mark Borowiecki (D) Ques Sat Upper Body - 14 / 04 / 22 5-8 9-4 + - Borowiecki sat out the previous contest due to an upper-body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be available against the Blackhawks on Saturday.
Matt Luff (RW) Ques Sat Illness - 14 / 04 / 22 5-8 9-4 + - Luff has been absent from the previous four games due to an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Lightning on Saturday.
Michael McCarron (RW) Ques Sat Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 5-8 9-4 + - McCarron has sat out the last four games with an upper-body injury, and it is unclear he will play against the Lightning on Saturday.
Mark Borowiecki (D) Ques Tues Face - 10 / 04 / 22 6-9 9-6 + - Borowiecki was lifted from the last game with a facial injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take on the Sharks on Tuesday.
Mark Borowiecki (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22 8-14 14-8 + - Borowiecki is sidelined with an upper-body injury, and his status is week-to-week moving forward.
Tanner Jeannot (LW) Ques Sun Personal - 24 / 03 / 22 8-14 14-8 + - Jeannot was absent from the previous contest due to a personal matter, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Sunday's matchup with the Flyers.
Dante Fabbro (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 22 / 03 / 22 10-14 16-8 + - Fabbro is out of action with an upper-body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Matt Benning (D) Prob Sun Upper Body - 15 / 03 / 22 12-15 18-9 + - Benning has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an upper-body injury, and he is likely to return to the ice until against the Flyers on Sunday.