- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: Hurricanes Hockey Network, Sportsnet
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes (-190) Flames (+172)
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The Carolina Hurricanes (6-1-1) are traveling to the Scotiabank Saddledome this Sunday, aiming for a victory against the Calgary Flames (1-6-0). Current betting odds show the Hurricanes at -190, with the Flames at +172. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals.
The Hurricanes are coming off a solid 4-2 win over the Capitals in their last game, collecting 8 penalty minutes during the match. They showcased strong offensive skills, securing 1 goal from 5 power play opportunities and registering 4 goals from 35 total shots on net.
Carolina’s opponents have received 30 power play chances (ranking 4th in the league) and scored 2 goals in those situations. The Hurricanes have faced 172 shots against them, resulting in a save percentage of .890. They’ve attempted 258 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 12.0%. Even at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 17 goals while netting 23. With 35 power play opportunities, they’ve registered 8 goals, resulting in a 22.86% success rate. Across the season, they’ve accrued 13 points, boasting a points percentage of .813 alongside 31 goals scored (3rd in the NHL) and 19 goals allowed.
In goal for this matchup is Brandon Bussi. Over his career, he has logged 24 quality starts, achieving a quality start rate of .558. With a save percentage of .893 across 108 minutes played, Bussi has faced 1,005 shots, making 897 saves, while allowing 109 goals, for a goals against average of 2.53. With a record of 33-7-3, he has participated in 43 career games.
In their previous game, the Flames faced the Golden Knights, suffering a 6-2 defeat. Calgary managed to score only 2 goals from 30 shots on goal and converted on 1 out of 2 power play opportunities.
Calgary has scored 11 goals at even strength and a mere 3 goals (28th in the NHL) on the power play. They’ve taken 206 shots (ranking 14th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 6.80%, while allowing 201 shots against. This season, the Flames have netted a total of 14 goals, earning just 2 points with a points percentage of .143. They’ve allowed 35 goals total, with 30 coming during even strength play and 5 while short-handed. With 15 power play chances, they’ve managed a success rate of 20.00%, while their penalty kill stands at 80.00% against 25 opponent power plays, yielding a save percentage of 82.6%.
Dustin Wolf is expected to start in goal for the Flames. His opposition averages 2.89 goals per game, and he has allowed a total of 373 goals in his career. His quality start rate is 51.9%, with 67 quality starts across 129 games played, logging 317 minutes on the ice. Wolf holds a career record of 61-56-12 and has faced 3,743 shots, making 3,371 saves for a save percentage of .901.
Who do you think will win this NHL showdown, against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Consider Calgary (+172)
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