Albert
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My Prediction
Calgary Flames by 3Let's talk ice and pucks, shall we? We've got the surging Calgary Flames, who are scheduled to tango with Utah's finest in their own backyard. Hot topic on the betting front, I must say. Now, I'm not one for fluff, so let's get down to it.
Both teams have signs of sturdiness between the pipes. On one hand, we have the Flames with Dustin Wolf who has stopped more shots than a bar on Sunday morning this season - just shy of 1200 to be precise. Alongside him, Dan Vladar is a wall, bright and shiny with a save rate in the early nineties.
On Utah's side, Karel Vejmelka and Jaxson Stauber are lining up. Vejmelka is their first line of defense, boasting similar stats to Calgary's dynamic duo. Stauber's had a rougher ride save-wise, but we're optimists here.
When we look at the forward line-up, Calgary comes in strong with Nazem Kadri who has been lighting up the goal lamp with 29 this season, and Jonathan Huberdeau who's packed almost similar heavy punches, both last season and the recent month. Then there is MacKenzie Weegar with a decent tally of assists to his name this season.
Utah's stable is equally impressive. Clayton Keller has bettered Kadri in the assists department and added 24 goals to his resume. Add to that, Logan Cooley seems to be well-versed as an offensive force. However, Nick Schmaltz and Mikhail Sergachev take the crown, with stats that should land them on a Sports Illustrated cover.
Analyzing the past duels between these two teams, Utah seems to enjoy a strong upper hand. Those 5-goal wins must surely be lingering in the Flames' minds.
But who can ignore the current form? Utah delivered a strong performance against Chicago recently but was sobered up by Tampa Bay. The Flames, modest as their recent showings might be, have seen more wins coming their way.
So, dear friends, I've calculated, deducted, added, and after a few coffee cups, here you have it:
Albert's Prediction: Calgary Flames by 3