Stars vs Flames Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are playing a late game against Vancouver on Monday night, which is not reflected in this article. The Stars are 36-14-9 this year after they defeated Nashville in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored once in the second and once in the third, before winning in overtime. The Stars were out shot by a total of 27-25, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Bastian, Johnston, and Robertson, while Oettinger stopped 25 out of 27 shots, which was a .926 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-1 and the Blues by a score of 5-4. The Stars have won eight games in a row and they are currently second in the Central standings with 81 points. Dallas has scored 3.32 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 30.1% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jason Robertson has led Dallas with 33 goals and 35 assists, while Wyatt Johnston has added 32 goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Casey DeSmith, who is 12-4-5 with a 2.31 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 24-28-7 this season after they lost to Anaheim in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Calgary led 2-1 in the third period, but they couldn’t hold the lead and ended up with the shootout loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 36-34, won 48.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Farabee and Sharangovich, while Cooley stopped 34 out of 36 shots, which was a .944 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Kings by a score of 2-0, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Flames have lost three of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 55 points. Calgary has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 12 goals and 29 assists, while Mikael Backlund has added 13 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 17-22-3 with a 2.91 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

Stars vs Flames Prediction 

Dallas comes into their game on Monday night riding an eight game winning streak, but four of their last five games have been decided by one goal. The Stars are 18-7-6 on the road this year, while the Flames are 15-10-4 at home. Calgary has dropped two in a row and they are scoring just 2.47 goals per game this season. The Flames did beat Dallas early in the season and I think they can take advantage of Dallas being on a back to back + their injuries, so I will take Calgary at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Flames ML