It’s win or stay home for the Dallas Stars Friday night when they host the Calgary Flames for Game 6.
The Flames re-gained the series advantage Wednesday thanks to a 3-1 victory at home, a late Andrew Mangiapane snipe being the difference.
Scoring’s been hard to come by all series and you can point to the two netminders if you’re wondering why. Both Jacob Markstrom for Calgary and Jake Oettinger in Dallas have save percentages above .950 this series. And to repeat, that’s through five games with each seeing at least 125 shots.
Puck drop for Game 6 at American Airlines Centre begins at 9:30 p.m. EDT, with Calgary -160 on the moneyline to close out the series and the over-under at 5.5 on the NHL odds.
Flames vs. Stars NHL Betting Odds
Wednesday’s result pushed the under to 4-1 this series. In the four games that went under, the losing team has scored either one or zero goals and in every game this series it’s only took three goals to earn the dub. It’s a bizarre trend given this series’ offensive talent on both sides, with each club having two of the best first lines in the NHL. But again you can point to goaltending.
Dallas is much stronger at home, going 5-2 in their last seven home games and 28-11-4 on the season. That being said Calgary remains one of the league’s best road clubs with 26 wins in 43 away games this season.
Calgary Flames
The Flames entered the final period of Game 5 trailing 1-0 on home ice, but came through when it mattered with three third period tallies. Mikael Backlund’s second of the playoffs got things going, Mangiapane’s first the game-winner, and Trevor Lewis’ empty-netter and second of the post-season wrapped things up. Jacob Markstrom made 20 saves on 21 shots faced.
Elias Lindholm’s assist on Lewis’ goal made it points in three straight games for Lindholm and four points in five series with three being goals. The same point streak goes for Johnny Gaudreau, but his five points lead Calgary heading into Friday.
Dallas Stars
Jason Robertson got on the board these playoffs with Game 5’s opening goal, his first Stanley Cup Playoffs goal. Robertson led the Stars with 41 goals this season and needs to elevate his scoring touch if Dallas is to pull off the first-round upset. Through five games, Joe Pavelski is the only Stars skater with multiple goals and at least three points this series which won’t cut it.
Oettinger’s been outstanding in his playoff debut, currently at a .956 save percentage off 172 shots faced. He saved 50 shots the last time Dallas took the ice at home and Friday should be another busy night for the 23-year-old goalie.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Flames vs. Stars?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 12 May 1:02pm | DAL | -1.5 +166 | U +5.5 -136 |
| Closing 14 May 6:12am | DAL | -1.5 +129 | O +6.5 -114 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flames Team Leaders
| Points |
115 |
| + / - |
64 |
| Shots |
262 |
| Penalty Mins |
84 |
| Wins |
37 |
| GAA |
2.22 |
| Points |
81 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
220 |
| Penalty Mins |
88 |
| Wins |
30 |
| GAA |
2.53 |
| Points |
8 |
| + / - |
4 |
| Shots |
25 |
| Penalty Mins |
20 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
1.53 |
| Points |
6 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
20 |
| Penalty Mins |
26 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
1.81 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Stars Team Leaders
| Points |
115 |
| + / - |
64 |
| Shots |
262 |
| Penalty Mins |
84 |
| Wins |
37 |
| GAA |
2.22 |
| Points |
81 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
220 |
| Penalty Mins |
88 |
| Wins |
30 |
| GAA |
2.53 |
| Points |
8 |
| + / - |
4 |
| Shots |
25 |
| Penalty Mins |
20 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
1.53 |
| Points |
6 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
20 |
| Penalty Mins |
26 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
1.81 |
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)
Roope Hintz (LW)
Tyler Seguin (C)
Luke Glendening (C)
John Klingberg (D)
Esa Lindell (D)
Vladislav Namestnikov (C)
Joel Kiviranta (LW)
Alexander Radulov (RW)
Denis Gurianov (RW)
Jacob Peterson (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Christopher Tanev (D) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Tanev is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Nikita Zadorov (D) | Ques Sun | Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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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 | 2-2 | 1-2-1 | + - |
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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 | 2-2 | 1-2-1 | + - |
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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 | 3-7 | 3-6-1 | + - |
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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 | 5-7 | 4-6-2 | + - |
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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 | 5-8 | 4-7-2 | + - |
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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 | 8-9 | 8-7-2 | + - |
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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 | 11-9 | 8-9-3 | + - |
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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 | 11-9 | 8-9-3 | + - |
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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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| Roope Hintz (LW) | day-to-day | Upper Body - 15 / 05 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Hintz is dealing with an upper-body issue, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round against the Oilers. |
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| Tyler Seguin (C) | Prob Sun | Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Seguin is expected to face the Flames in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round despite an unspecified ailment. |
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| Luke Glendening (C) | day-to-day | Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Glendening is hindered by a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round against the Oilers. |
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| John Klingberg (D) | Prob Tues | Lower Body - 29 / 04 / 22 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
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Klingberg is tending to a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Flames. |
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| Esa Lindell (D) | Prob Wed | Illness - 19 / 04 / 22 | 5-9 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Lindell sat out the previous game due to an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Oilers on Wednesday. |
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| Vladislav Namestnikov (C) | Early May | Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 8-9 | 7-9-1 | + - |
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Namestnikov is sidelined due to a lower-body injury, and it is anticipated that he will not return until the early part of May. |
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| Joel Kiviranta (LW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 12 / 04 / 22 | 8-9 | 7-9-1 | + - |
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Kiviranta has missed the previous two contests due to a non-COVID illness, and it is up in the air if he will lace up against the Stars on Saturday. |
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| Alexander Radulov (RW) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 12 / 04 / 22 | 8-9 | 7-9-1 | + - |
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Radulov sat out the last game with a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will dress for Thursday's showdown versus the Wild. |
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| Denis Gurianov (RW) | Ques Sun | Illness - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-12 | 8-12-1 | + - |
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Gurianov has sat out the last three contests due to a non-COVID-19 illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Blackhawks on Sunday. |
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| Jacob Peterson (C) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-12 | 8-12-1 | + - |
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Peterson has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be decided if he will battle the Devils on Saturday. |
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DALLAS STARS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 May 1:02pm DAL -1.5 +166 U +5.5 -136 Closing 14 May 6:12am DAL -1.5 +129 O +6.5 -114 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flames Team Leaders
Points 115
+ / - 64
Shots 262
Penalty Mins 84
Wins 37
GAA 2.22
Points 81
+ / - 16
Shots 220
Penalty Mins 88
Wins 30
GAA 2.53
Points 8
+ / - 4
Shots 25
Penalty Mins 20
Wins 4
GAA 1.53
Points 6
+ / - 3
Shots 20
Penalty Mins 26
Wins 3
GAA 1.81
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Stars Team Leaders
Points 115
+ / - 64
Shots 262
Penalty Mins 84
Wins 37
GAA 2.22
Points 81
+ / - 16
Shots 220
Penalty Mins 88
Wins 30
GAA 2.53
Points 8
+ / - 4
Shots 25
Penalty Mins 20
Wins 4
GAA 1.53
Points 6
+ / - 3
Shots 20
Penalty Mins 26
Wins 3
GAA 1.81
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Injuries
Christopher Tanev (D)
Ques Thurs 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 / 22Roope Hintz (LW)
day-to-day Upper Body - 15 / 05 / 22Tyler Seguin (C)
Prob Sun Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 22Luke Glendening (C)
day-to-day Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22John Klingberg (D)
Prob Tues Lower Body - 29 / 04 / 22Esa Lindell (D)
Prob Wed Illness - 19 / 04 / 22Vladislav Namestnikov (C)
Early May Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22Joel Kiviranta (LW)
Ques Sat Illness - 12 / 04 / 22Alexander Radulov (RW)
Prob Thurs Illness - 12 / 04 / 22Denis Gurianov (RW)
Ques Sun Illness - 06 / 04 / 22Jacob Peterson (C)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 06 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Christopher Tanev (D) Ques Thurs Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-1-1 + - Tanev is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round.
Nikita Zadorov (D) Ques Sun Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-1-1 + - 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 2-2 1-2-1 + - 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 2-2 1-2-1 + - 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 3-7 3-6-1 + - 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 5-7 4-6-2 + - 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 5-8 4-7-2 + - 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 8-9 8-7-2 + - 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 11-9 8-9-3 + - 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 11-9 8-9-3 + - 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 Roope Hintz (LW) day-to-day Upper Body - 15 / 05 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Hintz is dealing with an upper-body issue, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round against the Oilers.
Tyler Seguin (C) Prob Sun Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Seguin is expected to face the Flames in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round despite an unspecified ailment.
Luke Glendening (C) day-to-day Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Glendening is hindered by a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round against the Oilers.
John Klingberg (D) Prob Tues Lower Body - 29 / 04 / 22 5-3 4-4 + - Klingberg is tending to a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Flames.
Esa Lindell (D) Prob Wed Illness - 19 / 04 / 22 5-9 6-7-1 + - Lindell sat out the previous game due to an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Oilers on Wednesday.
Vladislav Namestnikov (C) Early May Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 8-9 7-9-1 + - Namestnikov is sidelined due to a lower-body injury, and it is anticipated that he will not return until the early part of May.
Joel Kiviranta (LW) Ques Sat Illness - 12 / 04 / 22 8-9 7-9-1 + - Kiviranta has missed the previous two contests due to a non-COVID illness, and it is up in the air if he will lace up against the Stars on Saturday.
Alexander Radulov (RW) Prob Thurs Illness - 12 / 04 / 22 8-9 7-9-1 + - Radulov sat out the last game with a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will dress for Thursday's showdown versus the Wild.
Denis Gurianov (RW) Ques Sun Illness - 06 / 04 / 22 9-12 8-12-1 + - Gurianov has sat out the last three contests due to a non-COVID-19 illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Blackhawks on Sunday.
Jacob Peterson (C) Ques Sat Lower Body - 06 / 04 / 22 9-12 8-12-1 + - Peterson has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be decided if he will battle the Devils on Saturday.