Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 2/26/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Wild (+112) Flames (-136)

The Calgary Flames (30-14-6) are hosting the Minnesota Wild (31-15-3) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday. The odds on this game have Minnesota at +112 while Calgary is at -136. The over/under is set at 7.

The Minnesota Wild were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-1 loss against the Maple Leafs in their last outing. Minnesota earned 8 penalty minutes for this contest. Moreover, they had 4 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Wild offense left a lot to be desired in the loss. While out there on the ice, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 30 shots they put on net.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Minnesota Wild have accumulated 183 goals (3rd in hockey) for the year and have allowed 147. For the current season, they have recorded 65 points and their points percentage comes in at .663. Minnesota comes into tonight with 153 power play opportunities and they have tallied 31 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 20.26%. While at even strength, the Wild let the opposition score 113 goals while having 152 on the offensive side of the ice. Minnesota has attempted 1,592 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.5%. The Wild have had 1,593 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .908. Minnesota Wild opponents have tallied 164 power play tries (7th in the league) and have notched 34 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Cam Talbot. In his career, Talbot has recorded 193 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .530. He has a save percentage of .915 for his 21,669 mins between the pipes. Talbot has seen 11,174 shot attempts against him and has gathered 10,222 saves. Opponents have been able to score 952 goals against Talbot in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.64. He has a mark of 188-141-31 and he was named the starter in 364 games. Talbot has been involved in 378 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Calgary faced off against the Canucks in a game where the Flames went home in defeat by a final score of 7-1. The Flames scored 1 goal out of the 30 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 power play chance in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

On the campaign, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 168 goals, 66 points, and a points percentage of .660. They have permitted 121 goals to be scored by of a combination of 98 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames are sitting with 137 goals at even strength and 31 goals (15th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 143 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.68%. Calgary has attempted 1,797 shots (4th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 9.35%, while allowing the other team 1,455 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 84.25% on the other teams 146 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 91.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom in net. He has accounted for 9,432 stops out of the 10,346 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .912. Markstrom holds a lifetime mark of 155-148-39 and has participated in 355 games. He got the starting nod in 339 games and has racked up 20,283 minutes. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.8% and he has made 179 quality starts in his career. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals per game and he has given up 914 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary (-136)

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