Calgary - Edmonton. Forecast and bets for the NHL match

Current form

Calgary had been on the decline for a long time, and the losing streak reached four games in a row. What is noteworthy is that in all of them the team failed to show a decent game, losing by more than one goal. There were also some defeats, the "lights" were unable to impose a fight on Vegas and Utah, losing with a score of 1:5 and 0:5, respectively. In the remaining games, the team also failed to cope with the pressure of the opponents, but was able to play more effectively, but active actions in the attack were not enough, which led to two more failures in matches with Carolina (2:4) and Winnipeg (3:5). As you can see, the main reason for the decline was a large number of failures in defense, and the goalies were unable to help the club avoid losing points.

Returning to their home arena, the Flames faced New Jersey and were finally able to show a decent defensive performance, not allowing their opponent to realize their attacking potential at all and beating the Devils dry (0:3). Remarkably, the match could easily have ended in another defeat, as the score remained zero until the very end of the third period. A few minutes before the final whistle, Calgary finally scored the first goal, and then two more. It is impossible not to note the efforts of goalie Vladar, who reflected all the shots, thereby recording the fourth shutout in his career. However, due to the large number of lost points, the club dropped to seventh place in the Western Conference standings, where it remains to this day.

Disqualifications and injuries

Remarkably, Calgary has no problems with its roster. All players are in action, and the infirmary remains empty.

Interesting trends for betting

• Calgary is allowing an average of three goals per game.

The Flames have not been known for their defensive prowess and often allow their opponents to exploit their offensive potential.

• The Lights converted just 14% of their power play attempts

The team has shown weak performance when playing with a numerical advantage so far.

Current form

Edmonton continues its long road series, which has reached three games. The team met Detroit in the first match and with great difficulty snatched victory in overtime (3:2). They managed to achieve success due to the brilliant play of forward Draisaitl, who scored twice and also gave an assist. Thus, one of the club main scorers participated in all the goals and brought the team important points. Then the Oilers went to visit Columbus and it seemed that they would be able to easily consolidate their success by defeating the obvious outsider, but this did not happen. The Oilers had serious problems with defense, which ultimately led to a crushing defeat with a score of 1:6. Goalie Skinner showed his worst side, reflecting only 76% of the shots.

The team quickly rehabilitated itself in front of the fans, winning a confident victory over Nashville with a score of 5:1. This time, Edmonton showed its superiority over its opponent from the first minutes of the match and earned an advantage in the starting segment, and during the meeting only strengthened its position, thanks to which it easily achieved success. This time, Picard was in goal, playing much more reliably than his teammate. Indeed, this season, the Oilers are not distinguished by stability, which is why they are currently only in tenth place in the Western Conference standings, which few could expect from a Stanley Cup finalist.

Disqualifications and injuries

Edmonton lost its best player, McDavid, to an ankle injury, and Kane will also be out for the upcoming game.

Interesting trends for betting

• Edmonton averages 2.45 goals per game

One of the league most prolific clubs this season hasn't scored many goals

• The Oilers average 34 shots per game

What is noteworthy is that the team consistently makes a large number of shots on goal, but their efficiency leaves much to be desired.