New York Rangers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 2/18/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+128) Flames (-154)

Scotiabank Saddledome is where the Calgary Flames (25-19-11) will take on the New York Rangers (32-14-8) on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has New York at +128 while Calgary is opening at -154. The total has been set at 6.

The New York Rangers went home feeling good about their game by earning a 6-4 win against the Canucks in their previous game. New York accrued 4 mins in the box in this matchup. They also had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Rangers had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this win. For the game, they finished 6 out of the 28 shots they put on net.

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New York Rangers opponents have tallied 152 power play opportunities (29th in pro hockey) and have tallied 29 goals in those attempts. The Rangers have seen 1,588 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .910. New York has tried 1,737 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. At even strength, the Rangers have conceded 114 goals while getting 145 as an offensive unit. New York comes into tonight with 164 power play chances and they have notched 37 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 22.56%. For the season, they have earned 72 points and their points % is .667. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have accumulated 182 goals (9th in the National Hockey League) this season and have surrendered 143.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Igor Shesterkin. Over the course of his pro career, Shesterkin has recorded 90 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .672. His save percentage currently is .924 for his 8,017 mins guarding the cage. Shesterkin has seen 4,197 shots against him and he has 3,880 saves. The opposition has notched 317 goals versus Shesterkin in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.37. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 86-37-14 and he started in 134 games. Shesterkin has been involved in 139 contests over the course of his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, Calgary faced off against the Red Wings in a game where the Flames were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 5-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Flames earned 2 goals of the 35 shots on goal they tried.

The Flames have earned 140 goals at even strength and 33 goals (22nd in the league) while on the power play. Calgary has taken 1,951 shots (2nd in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.87%, while allowing their opponents 1,513 shots. For the year, the Calgary Flames have tallied 173 goals, 61 points, as well as a points percentage of .555. They have granted a total of 167 goals to be scored by way of 131 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 172 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 19.19%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 81.73% on their oppositions 197 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.0%.

For the opposition you will find Jacob Markstrom protecting the net. Markstrom has earned a career mark of 183-165-50 and has participated in 414 games. Markstrom's quality start percentage is 52.3% and he has made 208 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 10,835 saves out of the 11,905 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .910. His opponents are averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has yielded 1,070 goals altogether. He has started in 398 contests and has played 23,703 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York (+128)

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