The Flames close out a three-game homestand on the heels of Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Penguins kick off a five-game Western road trip in Calgary after seeing a five-game win streak snapped by Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

The Flames have held steady as -146 home favourites despite attracting 76% of bets laid on Monday night’s matchup at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Accordingly, the Penguins’ odds also remain unchanged at +122. The total is pegged at 5.5, but has the UNDER has emerged as a slim -115 favourite despite the lure of the OVER, which has garnered 58% of bets.

Penguins vs. Flames NHL Betting Odds

Monday night’s matchup marks the second and final regular season meeting of the season between these two clubs, and the Penguins first visit to Calgary since December 2019. The Flames marched to a decisive 4-0 victory in Pittsburgh back on October 28, picking up their first shutout victory over the Penguins since 1984. However, the Penguins hold the historical head-to-head edge, posting wins in four of their past six dates, and outscoring the Flames by a wide 13-2 margin while claiming victory in each of their past two visits to Calgary. The total has finished UNDER in each of their past three matchups, but has gone a middling 4-4 in their past eight tilts at the Saddledome.

Pittsburgh Penguins

After giving up just two total goals during an impressive five-game win streak that returned them to the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Penguins experienced a third-period meltdown on Saturday night, allowing five goals on 12 shots in their 6-3 loss to Montreal. That spoiled what was otherwise a solid outing for the Pens, who outscored the Canadiens by a wide 50-33 margin, including 19 shots in the final frame. The defeat now leaves goaltender Casey DeSmith winless in four outings this season, in which he has allowed 17 total goals. However, it is Tristan Jarry who is expected to return to the crease on Monday night, in pursuit of a sixth win in as many starts. Jarry has blanked opponents on three occasions during his surge, and currently sits among the league leaders with 10 wins, a 1.91 goals against average, and .937 save percentage.

Calgary Flames

With Jacob Markstrom expected to once again get the call in the Flames net, Monday night’s contest has all the makings of an entertaining goaltending duel. Markstrom has been a steady presence in the Flames crease while compiling an 8-4-4 record that features five shutouts. However, concerns linger after Markstrom let a win slip away on Saturday night while allowing a pair of unanswered third-period goals on just eight shots. And while Markstrom has not recorded losses in consecutive starts on home ice since the second week of last season, he has enjoyed little offensive support from his Flames teammates, who have scored two or fewer goals on five occasions during his 4-3-3 run in 10 starts this month.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Penguins vs. Flames?

• Regular Season

Penguins Team Leaders

PIT

Points	Jake Guentzel 40
+ / -	Kris Letang 17
Shots	Evan Rodrigues 128
Penalty Mins	Kris Letang 26
Wins	Tristan Jarry 21
GAA	Louis Domingue 0.99

CAL

Points	Johnny Gaudreau 43
+ / -	Elias Lindholm 23
Shots	Matthew Tkachuk 121
Penalty Mins	Milan Lucic 38
Wins	Jacob Markstrom 13
GAA	Jacob Markstrom 2.18

• Regular Season

Flames Team Leaders

PIT

Points	Jake Guentzel 40
+ / -	Kris Letang 17
Shots	Evan Rodrigues 128
Penalty Mins	Kris Letang 26
Wins	Tristan Jarry 21
GAA	Louis Domingue 0.99

CAL

Points	Johnny Gaudreau 43
+ / -	Elias Lindholm 23
Shots	Matthew Tkachuk 121
Penalty Mins	Milan Lucic 38
Wins	Jacob Markstrom 13
GAA	Jacob Markstrom 2.18

Injuries

Pittsburgh

Jason Zucker (LW)

Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 20 / 01 / 22

Louis Domingue (G)

Early Feb Foot - 20 / 01 / 22

Drew O'Connor (LW)

Out indefinitely Upper Body - 17 / 01 / 22

Zach Aston-Reese (LW)

Ques Fri Conditioning - 11 / 01 / 22

Danton Heinen (LW)

Ques Thurs Conditioning - 11 / 01 / 22

Casey DeSmith (G)

Ques Thurs Conditioning - 10 / 01 / 22

Bryan Rust (RW)

Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22

Brock McGinn (LW)

Ques Sat Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22

Drew O'Connor (LW)

Out indefinitely Illness - 04 / 01 / 22

Jeff Carter (C)

Prob Sat Conditioning - 31 / 12 / 21

Calgary

Elias Lindholm (C)

Ques Sat Illness - 19 / 01 / 22

Tyler Pitlick (C)

Ques Sat Undisclosed - 18 / 01 / 22

Jacob Markstrom (G)

Ques Tues Undisclosed - 14 / 01 / 22

Dan Vladar (G)

Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21

Tyler Pitlick (C)

Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 27 / 12 / 21

Dan Vladar (G)

Out indefinitely Illness - 21 / 12 / 21

Mikael Backlund (C)

Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 12 / 21

Oliver Kylington (D)

Out indefinitely Illness - 16 / 12 / 21

Rasmus Andersson (D)

Out indefinitely Illness - 15 / 12 / 21

Byron Froese (C)

Out indefinitely Illness - 15 / 12 / 21

Injuries

Pittsburgh

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jason Zucker (LW)	Out indefinitely	Undisclosed - 20 / 01 / 22	3-0	3-0	+ -
Zucker has hit the injured reserve list with an undefined ailment, and he will miss an extended period.
Louis Domingue (G)	Early Feb	Foot - 20 / 01 / 22	3-0	3-0	+ -
Domingue has been moved to the injured reserve list with a foot issue, and he is not expected to be available until the beginning of February.
Drew O'Connor (LW)	Out indefinitely	Upper Body - 17 / 01 / 22	3-1	3-1	+ -
O'Connor has ended up on the injured reserve list due to an upper-body issue, and he is considered week-to-week moving forward.
Zach Aston-Reese (LW)	Ques Fri	Conditioning - 11 / 01 / 22	4-3	4-3	+ -
Aston-Reese has completed the league's COVID-19 protocol, and it is uncertain if he play against the Blue Jackets on Friday.
Danton Heinen (LW)	Ques Thurs	Conditioning - 11 / 01 / 22	4-3	4-3	+ -
Heinen has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocol, and it remains to be announced if he will line up for Thursday's matchup with the Senators.
Casey DeSmith (G)	Ques Thurs	Conditioning - 10 / 01 / 22	4-3	4-3	+ -
DeSmith has passed the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undetermined id he will face the Senators on Thursday.
Bryan Rust (RW)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 08 / 01 / 22	5-3	5-3	+ -
Rust has been placed in the COVID-19 protocol, and a return date has yet to be confirmed.
Brock McGinn (LW)	Ques Sat	Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22	5-3	5-3	+ -
McGinn has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol, and it is unknown if he will be available for Saturday's clash with the Sharks.
Drew O'Connor (LW)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 04 / 01 / 22	7-3	7-3	+ -
O'Connor has hit the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Jeff Carter (C)	Prob Sat	Conditioning - 31 / 12 / 21	7-3	7-3	+ -
Carter has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, and it is likely that he will be available for Saturday's matchup against the Stars.

Calgary

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Elias Lindholm (C)	Ques Sat	Illness - 19 / 01 / 22	1-1	0-2	+ -
Lindholm is ailing from an illness, and it is up in the air if he will take on the Oilers on Saturday.
Tyler Pitlick (C)	Ques Sat	Undisclosed - 18 / 01 / 22	1-1	0-2	+ -
Pitlick missed the previous contest due to an undefined injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Saturday's game versus the Oilers.
Jacob Markstrom (G)	Ques Tues	Undisclosed - 14 / 01 / 22	1-2	1-2	+ -
Markstrom is dealing with an unknown issue, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Tuesday's battle with the Panthers.
Dan Vladar (G)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 30 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Vlader has ended up in the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undetermined how long he will remain on the shelf.
Tyler Pitlick (C)	Ques Thurs	Undisclosed - 27 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Pitlick is dealing with an unspecified issue, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Thursday's clash with the Kraken.
Dan Vladar (G)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 21 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Vlader has been ticketed for the COVID-19 protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Mikael Backlund (C)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 17 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Backlund has been shuttled to the COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he will return to the lineup.
Oliver Kylington (D)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 16 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Kylington has been assigned to the Covid-19 protocol, and it is unknown when he will return to the lineup.
Rasmus Andersson (D)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 15 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Andersson has been shuttled to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undecided when he will return to the lineup.
Byron Froese (C)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 15 / 12 / 21	3-4	4-3	+ -
Froese has been designated to the COVID-19 list, and it is unclear when he will return to the lineup.