Calgary Flames - Edmonton Oilers predictions and free betting tips [07/04/2024]

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are set to play tomorrow morning in a regular NHL championship game.

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames, after an unsuccessful run with 4 losses in their last 5 matches, have bowed out of the playoffs contention following a 2:5 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, underlining their struggles this season. Unlike last year's outfit, which finished the season atop the Pacific Division, this campaign has proved disappointing with an overall 34-36-5 record. In their last match, Calgary levelled the score in the second period but allowed Winnipeg to score 3 subsequent goals, leading to their defeat and continuing a trend of failures from prior games.

The Flames on average exhibit 3.05 goals per game, succeeding in 16.5% of power play attempts, whilst their defence lets in 3.25 goals, reflecting an 81.1% kill rate on opponent's power plays. Nazem Kadri stands out with 24 goals and 41 assists, whilst Belarusian Egor Sharangovich is their top forward with 29 goals. Goalkeeping is spearheaded by Jacob Markstrom, maintaining a steady game with a 23-20-2 record, an average of 2.74 goals allowed per game and a save percentage of 90.6%. Russian rookie Andrei Kuzmenko has 9 goals and 16 assists in 22 matches, while the young defenders Kuznetsov, Miromanov and Ohotyuk have had limited appearances, with only Miromanov having played 13 NHL games.

Calgary, after victories over the Los Angeles Kings and losses to the Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets, may already be preparing for the following season, seeking to once again be a competitive force in the league.

Edmonton Oilers

Sitting atop the Pacific division with a 46-24-5 record, the Edmonton Oilers have secured their Stanly Cup playoff spot, 5 points behind Vancouver Canucks and leading Vegas Golden Knights. This success comes on the back of an impressive home win 6:2 against Colorado Avalanche, underlining their ambitions for the current season. In that match, Connor McDavid scored two goals, reaching a tally of 30 goals for the season, while Leon Draisaitl achieved more than 100 points for the fifth time in his career. The team has shown its strength in subsequent games, outshooting Colorado twice 47:23 and executing all their 5 power play opportunities.

The team averages 3.54 goals per game, capitalising on 27% of power play opportunities. Edmonton also puts up a strong defence, allowing an average of 2.88 goals per game and killing 79.4% of opponent's power play attempts. Connor McDavid, the team's leading player with 29 goals and 97 assists, solidifies his role as a key player. Edmonton's goalkeeping is taken care of by Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner, both showing a steady game, providing a reliable last line of defence. As the Edmonton Oilers approach the final season games, the aim is to improve their standings ahead of the playoffs, showcasing a team full of confidence, backed by recent victories and solid statistical performances.

Head-to-head

In their last 5 matches with Calgary, Edmonton has come out on top in 4 games. The games saw varying results: while Calgary claimed victory with a 6:3 scoreline on February 25th, 2024, the previous fixtures saw Edmonton dominate; winning with a 3:1 score on January 21st, 2024, 5:2 on October 30th, 2023, 7:2 on October 5th, 2023 and 2:1 in overtime on September 30th, 2023.

Match predicion Calgary Flames - Edmonton Oilers

Calgary, having lost all playoff hopes, might be preparing their younger players for the coming season. Edmonton, with McDavid and Draisaitl, looks considerably stronger and might be eyeing an away win.