The Calgary Flames (5-4-1) will try to get back on track tonight in the Calgary Flames vs Islanders betting game. Calgary started the season strong but has lost four in a row.
The New York Islanders (7-5-0) lost to the Detroit Red Wings Saturday but had won its last five games prior to that.
Jacob Markstrom is expected to start, which affects our Flames predictions. He’s 4-2-0 this season with a 2.68 goals-against average (GAA) and a .903 save percentage.
Ilya Sorokin is likely to start for the Islanders. The Russian netminder has a 2.03 GAA and a .936 save percentage.
The puck drop for the Flames vs Islanders betting is at 7 p.m. EST at UBS Arena. The game is televised on MSGSN in the US and SN1 in Canada.
Last Game Records
As of late, Calgary has fallen down the NHL standings and now sits fifth in the Pacific Division. The team put forth a spirited effort on Saturday night but lost 4-3 in overtime to the surging New Jersey Devils.
Before that, Calgary dropped decisions to the Nashville Predators, Seattle Kraken, and Edmonton Oilers.
Fifth Place in Metropolitan Division
The Islanders, sitting in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, are coming off a 3-0 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.
They had won five in a row against NHL teams before that and scored at least five goals in three of those games.
New York has a busy NHL schedule coming up as it plays five games in eight days beginning tonight.
Calgary Flames vs. New York Islanders Betting Analysis
Despite its recent results and the fact they’re playing on the road, BetOnline has the Flames as the moneyline favorite at -122. The Islanders are paying out +111 on the moneyline.
The Flames are +210 on the -1.5 puckline, and the Islanders are -250 on the +1.5 puckline. The over/under is 6. The over is paying out -110, and the under is paying out even money at +100.
Can Markstrom Stabilize the Flames?
If Calgary is going to end its four-game losing streak in the Flames vs Islanders betting game, it’ll need a strong performance from Markstrom. He has lost his last three starts, allowing ten goals with a sub-900 save percentage.
Markstrom’s NHL player stats are down considerably this season. He had a career-best .922 save percentage and nine shutouts last season but has yet to steal a game for the Flames.
Nazem Kadri leads the Flames in points with 10 in nine games. Rasmus Andersson and Tyler Toffoli each have seven points to sit second in team scoring.
Is the Islander’s Offense Regressing?
One of the biggest surprises this season is the fact the Islanders are fourth in the league in goals per game at 3.73.
The team barely made any changes in the offseason after averaging 2.8 goals per game in 2021-22.
Brock Nelson leads the Islanders stats with 13 points, but New York has gotten depth scoring early this season. Anders Lee has 12 points, and Mathew Barzal has 11, all assists.
- Noah Dobson
- Anthony Beauvillier
- Oliver Wahlstrom
- Jean-Gabriel Pageau
All have at least six points. New York’s shooting percentage this season may be unsustainable, however. They rank just 11th in shots but are tied for ninth in shooting percentage at 11.3.
Calgary, in contrast, is fourth in shots but tied for 26th in shooting percentage. So fortunes could reverse soon. The Islanders were also shut out in their last game, so perhaps the regression has already started.
NHL Injury Report
New York is healthy heading into the Flames vs Islanders betting, but Calgary has a few key defensemen on the NHL injury report.
Michael Stone, Oliver Kylington, and Chris Tanev are all sidelined and expected to miss tonight’s game.
Calgary Flames vs. New York Islanders Betting Preview
Calgary is just 3-7 against the spread (ATS) this season but is 1-0 ATS on the road. The over/under is 4-5 in Flames games with one push.
The Islanders, meanwhile, are 8-4 ATS, including 4-2 at home. The over/under is 6-6 in Islanders games.
Calgary Flames vs. New York Islanders Betting Prediction
All signs point to the Flames’ offense picking up against the Islanders on Monday night.
Calgary has been carrying the action in recent games but was mostly unlucky against New Jersey. A road trip could help change their fortunes.
NHL Pick: Flames (-122)
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