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Calgary suddenly made a great move and won four games in a row, even though it started the championship with a long losing streak. The attack has been particularly successful in recent meetings, as it has gradually become more confident in using its capabilities. Edmonton, on the other hand, suffered two defeats in a row, despite the high performance of Connor McDavid. At the same time, the team regularly participates in football matches, conceding almost as much as it throws. Now the rivals are waiting for another confrontation in the framework of the Battle for Alberta on October 29. In our betting tip, we will analyze the features of their game and choose a bet for the upcoming meeting
Command Analysis
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers again failed to please their own fans, losing to Detroit with a score of 3:4 in shootouts. At the same time, the hosts took the lead three times, but each time they allowed the opponent to restore equality. Vasily Podkolzin opened the scoring in the first period, and then Isaac Howard and Colton Duck scored in the final twenty minutes. The missed puck turned out to be especially offensive 77 seconds before the siren, when Dylan Larkin turned the meeting into overtime. Lucas Raymond turned out to be more accurate in the shootout, and Edmonton suffered its second defeat in a row.
Before that, Mike Babcock's team defeated Toronto (2-7), although they had previously won three meetings in a row. We managed to beat Carolina in shootouts (6:5), Minnesota in overtime (4:3) and Utah (6:2). The main leader of the attack remains McDavid, who scored points in all 12 matches this season and has already recorded 34 points. Leon Draisaitl also helps the team regularly, especially when playing in the majority. However, the defense continues to make serious mistakes. In the last five meetings, Edmonton has conceded 21 goals, which is too much for a club hoping to compete for the top positions.
Calgary Flames
Matvey Gridin became the main character of the previous match against Toronto, scoring a double and making an assist. Thanks in large part to his actions, Calgary won with a score of 5:2. By the beginning of the second period, the hosts led with a three-goal advantage, but then allowed the opponent to reduce the gap to a minimum. Only at the very end did Joel Farabi and Martin Pospisil hit an empty gate. Mikael Backlund, who returned to the squad after injury, also scored. Goalkeeper Devin Cooley blocked 26 shots and scored his fourth consecutive victory.
The recent results of Ryan Husky's team are noticeably different from the unsuccessful start of the championship. Before the success in the meeting with Toronto, they managed to beat Detroit (4:1), Minnesota (2:1) and Carolina (3:2). Thus, Calgary won all four matches of the ended home series. It is especially important that different hockey players began to differ regularly in the attack. Gridin is gradually improving, Farabi is also in good shape, and Backlund's return has added opportunities to organize attacks. Now the club will have to test its strength on the road against an opponent who has one of the most dangerous attacks in the league.
Edmonton's last five meetings have been very productive, with at least seven goals scored in each. The team has a strong offense, but too often it allows opponents to create dangerous moments. The problems become especially noticeable in the final periods, when the hosts are not always able to maintain their advantage. Calgary is in great shape right now and may well take advantage of such disadvantages. The guests won four matches in a row, having noticeably improved both in the organization of attacks and in the realization of chances.
The principled nature of the confrontation will surely add motivation to the rivals. Edmonton, after two defeats, will try to be more active ahead, especially with the support of its own fans. However, Calgary also has enough dangerous performers to respond with effective attacks. At the same time, it will not be easy for guests to completely limit McDavid and his partners. We expect a fairly open hockey game with a lot of chances and abandoned goals.
Our betting tip is a total of more than 6.5 goals in 2.10
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