Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 4/5/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

The Winnipeg Jets (43-31-3) are welcoming the Calgary Flames (36-26-15) at Canada Life Centre on Wednesday.

The Calgary Flames went home feeling good about their game by earning a 5-4 victory against the Ducks in the last game they played. The Flames had a solid offensive performance in the victory. In the game, they scored on 5 of the 41 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. Calgary tallied 2 penalty minutes for this game.

When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have tallied 245 goals (17th in pro hockey) this year and have conceded 237. For the year, they have earned 87 points and their points % is .565. Calgary is sitting with 238 power play opportunities and they have tallied 49 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 20.59%. When at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 191 goals while having 196 when they are on offense. Calgary has tried 2,741 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.9%. The Flames have had 2,096 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .887. Calgary Flames opponents have earned 254 power play opportunities (9th in the league) and have a total of 46 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Daniel Vladar. Over the course of his career, Vladar has recorded 23 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .489. His save percentage is .898 for his 3,027 minutes played. Vladar has seen 1,424 shots against him and he has 1,279 saves. Opponents have tallied 145 goals versus Vladar in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.87. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 29-14-8 and was named the starter in 47 games. Vladar has been in goal for 55 games during his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg faced the Devils in a matchup where the Jets ended up with the win by a tally of 6-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this outing and earned 1 out of those chances. The Jets recorded 6 goals of the 27 shots on goal they tried.

Winnipeg has taken 2,340 shots (20th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 9.91%, while allowing the opposition 2,344 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.27% on their oppositions 220 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.9%. They have a total of 254 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 19.29%. The Jets have tallied 183 goals at even strength and 49 goals (17th in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 214 goals to be scored by of a combination of 175 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Winnipeg Jets have notched a total of 232 goals, 89 points, and a points percentage of .578.

Across the rink you are expected to see Connor Hellebuyck patrolling the crease. The opposition is averaging 2.67 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,133 goals in total. Hellebuyck's percentage of quality starts is 56.9% and he has earned 246 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 432 contests and has racked up 25,452 mins. Hellebuyck has amassed a lifetime mark of 235-153-37 and has played in 441 contests. He has compiled 12,353 stops out of 13,486 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .916.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary

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