Canucks vs Flames Prediction 3/28/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 28th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 21-42-8 this year after they lost to the Kings by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Vancouver allowed one goal in the first period, two in the second, and one in third in the shutout loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 38-19, won 26.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Blueger and DeBrusk, who both had three shots on goal, while Lankinen stopped 34 out of 37 shots, which was a .919 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Ducks by a score of 5-3 and the Blues by a score of 3-1. The Canucks have lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 50 points. Vancouver has scored 2.49 goals per game and they have allowed 3.72 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 71.2% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 15 goals and 28 assists, while Filip Hronek has added eight goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 8-25-5 with a 3.62 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this year. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 30-34-8 this season after they lost to the Ducks in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Calgary led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with about four minutes left and lost with one second left in OT. The Flames were out shot by a total of 33-25, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman and Gridin, while Cooley stopped 30 out of 33 shots, which was a .909 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Kings by a score of 3-2 and the Lightning by a score of 4-3. The Flames have won four of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 68 points. Calgary has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Backlund has led Calgary with 16 goals and 23 assists, while Morgan Frost has added 17 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 21-25-3 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Canucks have lost 10 of their last 11 road games.
• The Flames have won seven of their last eight night games at Scotiabank Saddledome against opponents on a losing streak.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last six games.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won the third period in each of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Vancouver Canucks will win

• The road team has won each of the Canucks’ last four games.
• The Flames have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The road team has covered the puck line in 10 of the Canucks’ last 12 games.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 14 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Flames have lost the third period in four of their last five games when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last four night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canucks’ last three games against the Flames following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last nine games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Flames’ last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Canucks’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Coronato has recorded an assist in four of the Flames’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• Jonathan Huberdeau has scored at least one goal in three of the Flames’ last four games against the Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in seven of his last eight appearances with the Canucks as underdogs against the Flames.

Canucks vs Flames Prediction 

Vancouver comes into this matchup riding a four game losing streak and they are last in the Pacific standings. The Canucks are 13-17-3 on the road this year, while the Flames are 20-12-5 at home. Calgary is second to last in the Pacific, but they have 18 more points than Vancouver and they are playing well. The Flames have won four of their last five games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in four of those five. Take the Flames -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Flames -1.5