Calgary vs Edmonton Prediction
📣 Wednesday brings us the fourth "Battle of Alberta" this season. Edmonton currently sit fifth in the West and are eager to solidify their position within the top eight. Can the fresher squad from Calgary disrupt the Oilers' plans and hand them a third consecutive defeat? We'll aim to answer this and more in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
As we've already mentioned, the teams have faced each other three times this season, with Calgary holding the edge with two victories. In all encounters, the Alberta-based team didn't surpass the 6-goal mark in regulation time. The most intense clash came in October when the game went to a shootout. On that occasion, each team took eight shots, with seasoned player Nazem Kadri scoring the decisive penalty.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Calgary Flames Team Overview
Calgary currently sit 14th in the West, and the team's current form raises some concerns. In their last five games, the Flames have managed just one win, and even that was by a narrow margin, which doesn't inspire much optimism. Their average scoring rate stands at 2.51 goals per game, while they concede an average of 3.02 goals. This week, the Albertans faced off against Toronto and lost to Craig Berube's team 4-2. They stumbled out of the gate, leaving them with no energy for a comeback. Calgary's injury list still includes Coleman and Bean. There have been recent rumors about a trade involving Nazem Kadri, but he's still with the club for now. We predict that the Flames won't be able to make up ground in February and will remain outside the top eight.
Match Results: Calgary Flames
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
Edmonton's performance this season can certainly be described as inconsistent. With a mixed record after 57 games, the team continues to surprise with its highs and lows. In their last five outings, the Oilers have secured three wins and suffered two losses, highlighting a lack of stability. They average 3.45 goals per game but concede just as many. This is a clear indicator that the coaching staff needs to focus on improving their defense. February kicked off with a heavy defeat against Minnesota (3-7), where they completely collapsed in the second period as the defense fell apart once again. Later, the defense, led by Nurse, allowed Toronto to score five goals. Edmonton's injury list still includes Adam Henrique.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
🏒 Projected Lineups
Edmonton: Jarry - Ekholm, Bouchard - Nugent-Hopkins, McDavid, Hyman
Calgary: Wolf - Kuznetsov, Weegar - Sharangovich, Backlund, Coronato
🥅 Goalies
Edmonton fans will now witness the goaltending duo of Jarry-Ingram in action. Tristan Jarry has appeared in 10 games for the Oilers, posting a less-than-stellar goals-against average of 3.59. It's worth noting that goaltender Calvin Pickard was recently placed on waivers.
This season, the Flames are relying on Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley between the pipes. In the previous regular season, the 24-year-old Wolf played 53 games with a goals-against average of 2.64. This season, his performance has dipped slightly (GAA 3.00).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Statistically, matchups between these two Alberta teams rarely turn into high-scoring affairs: the total under 6.5 goals has hit in their last eight encounters. Considering current trends and stats, a cautious game with a defensive focus is anticipated. After a tough clash with Toronto, the Oilers are unlikely to launch an all-out attack, opting instead to concentrate on shoring up their defense. Meanwhile, we don't expect an abundance of goals from Calgary, especially with recent news about a potential trade involving their key forward Kadri.
Betting Tips: Calgary Flames - Edmonton Oilers
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