Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (35-38-5) will meet the Arizona Coyotes (34-40-5) on Sunday.

The Arizona Coyotes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win against the Canucks in their last outing. Arizona amassed 8 penalty mins in this contest. Furthermore, they had 5 chances on the power play but weren't able to net one. The Coyotes had a solid offensive output in this win. For the game, they converted 4 out of the 18 shots they attempted.

In reference to scoring goals, the Arizona Coyotes have racked up 241 goals (19th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have conceded 264. For the season, they have accumulated 73 points and their points percentage is sitting at .462. Arizona has accounted for 234 power play opportunities and they have tallied 51 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 21.79%. When at even strength, the Coyotes have conceded 202 goals while notching 190 on the offensive side of the ice. Arizona has taken 2,186 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.0%. The Coyotes thus far have had 2,496 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .894. Arizona Coyotes opponents have totaled 260 power play tries (5th in the NHL) and have tallied 62 goals in those attempts.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Karel Vejmelka. Over the course of his career, Vejmelka has accrued 57 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .438. His save percentage currently is .897 for his 7,692 minutes guarding the cage. Vejmelka has had 4,387 shot attempts against him and has amassed 3,937 saves. Opponents have been able to score 450 goals against Vejmelka in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.51. He has an overall mark of 43-75-11 and got the start in 130 games. Vejmelka has taken the ice for 138 games throughout his hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Calgary squared up with the Kings in an outing where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-1. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this contest but didn't score a goal. The Flames tallied 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they took.

On the year, the Calgary Flames have earned 235 goals, 75 points, in addition to a points percentage of .481. They have granted a total of 254 goals to be scored by of a combination of 209 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames have scored 193 goals at even strength and 42 goals (26th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 241 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 17.43%. Calgary has tried 2,437 shots (15th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.64%, while allowing their opponents 2,333 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.93% on the other teams 236 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.1%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Dustin Wolf in net. The opposition is averaging 3.03 goals per game and he has surrendered 42 goals overall. Wolf's percentage of quality starts is 53.8% and he has made 7 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has been a starter 13 contests and has played 831 minutes. Wolf is the owner of a career record of 5-7-1 and has been in net for 15 games. He has recorded 375 saves out of 417 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .899.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona

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