Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 2/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Calgary Flames (25-23-5) are hosting the Detroit Red Wings (27-19-6) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.

The Detroit Red Wings will need a bounce back game after taking a 8-4 defeat against the Oilers in their previous game. The Red Wings had a solid offensive performance in this loss. For the game, they converted 4 of the 38 shots they launched. In addition, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and netted 2 goals. Detroit accrued 2 penalty minutes for this matchup.

When at even strength, the Red Wings have given up 142 goals while earning 137 on the offensive side of the ice. Detroit Red Wings opponents have 163 power play tries (15th in pro hockey) and have notched 30 goals in those chances. Regarding scoring goals, the Detroit Red Wings have tallied 182 goals (5th in the NHL) this season and have conceded 172. Detroit has attempted 1,511 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 12.1%. For the season, they have 60 points and their points percentage comes in at .577. The Red Wings so far have had 1,682 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .898. Detroit skates onto the rink with 192 power play opportunities and they have scored 45 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 23.44%.

The player in the crease for this game is Alex Lyon. Over the course of his career, Lyon has accounted for 29 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .547. His save percentage currently sits at .907 for his 3,331 mins in the crease. Lyon has had 1,760 shots taken against him and has recorded 1,597 total saves. Opponents have notched 163 goals against Lyon in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.94. He has compiled an overall mark of 30-18-7 and he has started in 53 games. Lyon has participated in 62 games throughout his NHL career.

The last time they were on the ice, Calgary opposed the Rangers in an outing where the Flames went home in defeat by a score of 2-0. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Flames scored 0 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

For the year, the Calgary Flames have tallied 163 goals, 55 points, and a points percentage of .519. They have granted a total of 159 goals to be scored by of a combination of 135 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames have accumulated 139 goals at even strength and 24 goals (24th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have recorded 162 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 14.81%. Calgary has attempted 1,654 shots (8th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 9.85%, while allowing their opponents 1,595 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 84.71% on their opponents 157 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom in the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.70 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,216 goals altogether. Markstrom's quality start rate sits at 53.2% and he has accumulated 241 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 453 games and has accumulated 26,994 minutes. Markstrom has compiled a lifetime mark of 209-187-57 and has played in 470 games. He has tallied 12,278 stops out of 13,494 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .910.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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