Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 10/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (5-0-1) will take on the Carolina Hurricanes (3-2-0) on Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory over the Oilers in their previous contest . Carolina accounted for 10 penalty mins in this contest. Furthermore, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Hurricanes offense showed they have some room for improvement in the victory. In the outing, they earned a goal on 3 of the 33 shots they put on goal.

Carolina Hurricanes opponents have tallied 22 power play opportunities (14th in hockey) and have a total of 4 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes have seen 129 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .899. Carolina has taken 163 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.2%. When at even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 9 goals while earning 11 of their own. Carolina has accounted for 14 power play chances and they have added 4 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 28.57%. For the current season, they have scored 6 points and their points percentage comes in at .600. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have accounted for 15 goals (27th in the NHL) for the year and have allowed 13.

The man in goal for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has been involved in 498 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has earned a mark of 297-128-52 and he started in 484 games. The opposition has notched 1,223 goals versus Andersen in his career and his goals against average is 2.55. Andersen has had 14,543 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 13,320 saves. His save percentage currently is at .916 in his 28,748 mins in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Andersen has tallied 279 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .576.

In their last game, Calgary went up against the Penguins in a matchup where the Flames got the tie by a final of 3-3. The Flames earned 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this outing but were not able to net one.

The Flames have tallied 18 goals at even strength and 5 goals (11th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has taken 161 shots (29th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 14.29%, while allowing the other team 183 shots. On the season, the Calgary Flames have earned 23 goals, 11 points, and a points percentage of .917. They have allowed 15 goals to be scored by of a combination of 10 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 21 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.81%. They have a penalty kill rate of 76.19% on the other teams 21 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 91.8%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Dan Vladar in the crease. He has compiled 1,850 saves out of 2,071 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .893. Vladar holds a career mark of 39-23-11 and has participated in 78 games. He has started in 69 games and has played 4,337 minutes. Vladar's quality start rate comes out to 47.8% and he has qualified for 33 quality starts in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 3.06 goals/game and he has given up 221 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary

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