Keep reading to see our Flames vs Canadiens NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Flames take on Montreal at 6-5-1.
- Calgary is 15th in power play goals this season.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
- The Canadiens look to improve on their 4-7-1 record.
- In terms of giveaways, the Canadiens are currently 24th in the league.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
Flames vs Canadiens Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flames versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. In this non-conference matchup, the Flames are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.
Flames vs. Canadiens Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Calgary Flames at Montreal Canadiens
- Where: Montreal at Bell Centre
- Date: Tuesday, November 5th
- Betting Odds CGY -1.5, CGY -125 | MON +106 O/U 6.5
Flames Preview: Can the Flames Lock in a Win at Montreal?
Calgary dropped to 6-5-1 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.
After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a goal at 9:50, and added an empty-netter with 3 seconds left.
Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich scored for the first time this year. The Flames took 31 shots on goal but managed to score only twice in a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second period.
Calgary's second goal came at 15:32 in the third period. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist on Mantha's goal. The Flames had 22 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up two late goals to the Oilers in their last game. After tying the score at 2-2, they allowed a power-play goal with 9:50 left in the 3rd period, followed by an empty-netter with just three seconds remaining. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.
Canadiens Preview: Can the Canadiens Grab a Win at Home?
Montreal fell to 4-7-1 with a 3-1 loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.
Montreal’s only goal came at 14:28 in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1. However, Pittsburgh sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15. The Canadiens’ record now stands at 4-7-1.
Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak netting his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his 7th assist, while Emil Heineman added his first assist of the year.
The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were hindered by 20 giveaways. They were shut out in the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.
Montreal's defense gave up an early goal 4:03 into the first period and another at 1:20 in the second. The Canadiens cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third, but the Penguins sealed the win with an empty-netter at 19:15. Goalie Sam Montembeault recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage.
Flames vs Canadiens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Canadiens offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Montreal posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Montreal has an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Flames have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Calgary posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
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