Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Calgary Flames by 2Alright then, gather 'round to examine the future fates of the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers -- no crystal balls needed here, just pure, delicious stats.
First up, let's shine a spotlight on the goalies. Calgary comes to the ice with an impressive duo in Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar. Wolf, despite his last month's save % being slightly down at 89.7%, holds a more respectable season percentage at 91.0%. Vladar, the more stalwart of the two, boasts a 92.5% season stat. On the Edmonton crease, we see Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard. While they've certainly seen their share of pucks with last month's saves at 242 and 125 respectively, the save percentages barely break 90%. Interesting, and not in a good way.
As for the scoring threats, let's talk Calgary and their quartet of dexterous top players. Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, and Matt Coronato showcase a mixture of playmaking and striking ability, though their plus-minus stats might make one wince. Last season's numbers, however, particularly Kadri's 29-goal tally, should stir some fear in the Oilers. Edmonton flips the script with the dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the latter boasting an astronomical 49 goals this season, which under normal circumstances would be unheard of. They may not have Calgary's depth, but with two star players, who needs it?
When it comes to past skirmishes, the Oilers held a slight edge, winning three out of the five most recent meetups. However, Calgary did manage to score six past them in one game, must have been a great day for fans and not so much for the Oilers goaltender, I suppose.
Despite Edmonton's superior regular season record, Calgary's been riding a hot streak with recent wins while the Oilers have been, should I say, leaking oil with 3 losses in their past 5.
All things considered, pile the Flames' depth in players who can score, Edmonton's weak goalie duo, and Calgary's fiery form, it seems like we've got a slightly unwieldy prediction coming for you:
Albert’s Prediction: Calgary Flames by 2