Calgary Flames @ New York Islanders - March 22, 2025

Oh man, this matchup between the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders has got me fired up! Both teams are coming in with their fair share of momentum, but let me tell you why I believe the Flames are going to pull off a victory tonight at UBS Arena.

Let’s kick things off with some stats that give us a glimpse into what each team is bringing to the ice. The Islanders have been solid lately, winning three straight games and boasting an impressive home record. They’ve been decent on offense too, averaging 2.7 goals per game on about 29 shots, but their shooting percentage is less than stellar at just 9.7%. Their power play numbers aren’t exactly awe-inspiring either — they’re only converting about 12.4% of their chances into goals.

Now flip over to the Flames. They’ve been hot recently too, with a nice road win against the Devils. Scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game might not sound great compared to New York’s average, but they’re also sitting at a higher power-play percentage — converting around 21.4% of their chances! When it comes to being opportunistic on special teams, Calgary has that edge that could very well tip the scales in their favor.

Defensively, both teams hold strong save percentages: Calgary at 90% and New York slightly lower at 89.8%. However, where Calgary shines is in their penalty kill efficiency which stands at around 74%. The Islanders will need every bit of help if they want to take advantage of any penalties because they’re struggling in that area.

Taking a closer look at how both these squads have performed lately gives me even more confidence in my prediction for the Flames winning this one outright and covering that spread as underdogs! With Calgary going 5-1 against the spread in their last six road games, it’s clear they’re finding their groove away from home.

Moreover, I’m feeling pretty confident this game will hit under the total of 5.5 goals as both teams have shown tendencies towards tight-checking games lately — especially when playing each other! The fact that New York’s offense has not found its rhythm yet coupled with Calgary’s good defensive play suggests we won’t be seeing fireworks tonight.

So there you have it! Mark my words: Calgary takes down New York tonight with a final score likely somewhere close to a low-scoring affair. Grab your lucky jersey and get ready for another night filled with heart-pounding action because nothing beats watching our boys fight for every single point out there on the ice! Go Flames go!