Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction 10/18/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 18th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 7-1-1 this season after they defeated the Jets by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last two goals to escape with the win. The Hurricanes out shot Winnipeg by a total of 37-23, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Mark Jankowski, who had one goal, while Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-2 and the Flyers by a score of 4-1. The Hurricanes have scored 3.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.38 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 93.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led the team with six goals and seven assists, while Brandon Bussi is 2-1-1 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .871 save percentage this season.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 1-6-0 this year after they lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Calgary cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the next four goals in the loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 33-30, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary was led by Matt Coronato, who had one goal, while Dustin Wolf stopped 27 out of 33 shots, which was an .818 save percentage.

Prior to that loss, Calgary defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-2 before that. The Flames have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 5.00 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Coronato has led the team with two goals and two assists, while Dustin Wolf is 1-4-0 with a 4.85 goals against average and an .834 save percentage this year.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won six of their last eight games as home underdogs following a road loss.
• The Hurricanes have lost 11 of their last 19 games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 16 of their last 20 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in three of their last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven games.
• The Flames have lost six of their last seven games.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a road win.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Flames have lost the third period in six of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the last seven night games between the Hurricanes and Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 10 games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games as favorites.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Mark Jankowski has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games as favorites.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in five of the Hurricanes’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction

Carolina comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in five straight, but they will be on a back to back here. The Hurricanes are 5-0-0 on the road this year, while the Flames are 0-3-0 at home. Calgary has just one win on the season and they have allowed 4+ goals in four of their last five. These two teams are on opposite ends of the NHL standings, but I think Calgary has some value here. Carolina wasn’t great last night in Winnipeg and I think the Flames can take advantage of the back to back. Take Calgary to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Flames ML