New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The New York Islanders and Calgary Flames meet Saturday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Here’s a New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Prediction. This article will include a New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Pick.

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders beat the Oilers, lost to the Jets, and they play the Canucks next. The Islanders have won 7 of their last 11 games.

The New York Islanders are averaging 2.87 goals per game and are scoring 15.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 21 goals, Mathew Barzal has 27 assists and Matthew Schaefer has 119 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.66 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 46 goals on 511 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 69 goals on 813 shots.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Blackhawks, and they play the Devils next. The Flames have lost 5 of their last 7 games.

The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.55 goals per game and are scoring 15.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Blake Coleman leads Calgary with 13 goals, Nazem Kadri has 24 assists, and Mikael Backlund has 116 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 82.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 100 goals on 977 shots faced, and Devin Cooley has given up 30 goals on 378 shots.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Islanders and Flames.
• The Islanders have lost nine of their last 13 games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites following a road win.
• The Flames have won the third period in each of their last five home games against the Islanders.

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Saturday road games.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have lost the second period in five of their last six games as home underdogs following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Four of the Flames’ last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Islanders’ last five road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last five games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four games as home underdogs.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Mikael Backlund has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last three games.
• Blake Coleman has scored at least one goal in three of the Flames’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded 30 career blocks against the Islanders – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Duclair has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road favorite against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in five of the Islanders’ last six games.
• Simon Holmstrom ranks 1st amongst qualified Eastern Conference players for shooting percentage (23.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.52%).
• The Calgary Flames rank T1st in the league in short handed goals this season (7).
• The New York Islanders have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season (14).
• The New York Islanders have recorded the most wins when tied after Period 2 this season (11).

New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Prediction

The Islanders are playing the better hockey and have been the better team this season, but we’re not getting enough bang for our buck to pull the trigger. Early start times usually favor the home team and the Flames have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Islanders. The Islanders are also one of those teams that lets me down once I start to believe. This will be the Flames first home game in two weeks, while it will be the Islanders fifth straight road game. Near pick em spot, give me the Flames at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Calgary Flames