New York Rangers (33-29-6) vs Calgary Flames (30-25-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Rangers -205 / Calgary Flames +170 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 18th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 30-25-11 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Calgary tied the game at one late in the first period, but they allowed the next five goals in the game for the loss. The Flames were outshot by a total of 29-26, won 28.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Andersson and Bahl, while Wolf stopped 21 out of 26 shots in lthe oss.
Prior to that game, the Flames lost to the Avalanche by a score of 4-2 and the Canucks by a score of 4-3. Calgary has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 71 points. Calgary has scored 2.55 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 25 goals, 25 assists, and 123 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 23 goals, 25 assists, and 222 shots on goal. Dan Vladar is 8-11-6 with a 2.98 goals-against average and an .893 save percentage this year.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 33-29-6 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New York tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 23-22, won 48.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Cuylle, while Shesterkin stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Rangers defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-0 and the Wild by a score of 3-2. New York has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 72 points. New York has scored 2.99 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 29 goals, 43 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Mika Zibanejad has added 15 goals, 34 assists, and 156 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 23-23-4 with a 2.80 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Why the Rangers will beat the Flames
- The Rangers have won 14 of their last 16 home games following a home loss.
- The Flames have lost six of their last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last three games following a home loss.
- The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last five games against the Flames.
Why the Flames will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has won four of the Rangers’ last five games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in six of the Rangers’ last seven games.
- The underdogs have won the third period in three of the Rangers’ last four games at Madison Square Garden.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last 10 home games following a home loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Flames’ last seven games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Flames’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in four of the Rangers’ last five home games.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in 21 of his last 22 appearances with his team as a home favorite against Pacific Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents at Madison Square Garden.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Blake Coleman has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances at Madison Square Garden.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in three of the Flames’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league in short-handed goals this season (14).
- The New York Rangers rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.68).
- The Calgary Flames rank 4th in the league in penalty minutes this season (661).
Flames vs Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup after having their small winning streak snapped on Sunday, as they continue to fight in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. The Rangers are 16-15-3 at home this year, while the Flames are 12-14-6 on the road. Calgary is also fighting for a playoff spot in the West, but they have had some recent struggles. The Flames haven’t been great on the road this year and they are scoring just 2.55 goals per game, which is one of the lowest in the NHL. Calgary has scored two goals or fewer in seven of their last nine games and I think they are going to continue that trend here. Take the under.