Calgary Flames vs New York Rangers predictions, previews and odds

The Rangers are having a great season, but the Flames have been hot lately and will be looking to take this game from the start. The Flames, who are averaging 3.13 goals per game, need Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman and the rest of the forwards to get the puck into the offensive zone and create open shots with ice and center passes. The Flames will need to limit the Rangers offense with McKenzie Vigar, Noah Hanifin and the rest of the defensive unit, create turnovers in the defensive zone, limit shots on net and allow goaltender Jacob Markstrom to make many big saves. The Flames need to win the game to extend their winning streak to five games, and as road underdogs, they'll have huge opportunities in the process.

Take the Flames money line as road underdogs.

Both teams have great offenses and the game ahead should see both offensive units step up and find the back of the net throughout the game. Averaging 3.25 goals per game, the Rangers should create plenty of scoring opportunities with Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and the rest of the offensive unit, setting up a strong offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. With 14 goals in their last three games, the Flames will need to keep the scoring going with Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, Yegor Sharangovic and the rest of the offensive unit hitting the net offensively and creating open shots with efficient puck movement. while defensemen Mackenzie Vigar and Noah Hanifin pick apart the Rangers defense from the point. Over should see both offenses step up in a high-scoring game.

Score 6 goals.