- Matchup: Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Venue: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
- Betting Odds: Flames (+125) Oilers (-145)
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The Edmonton Oilers, coming off a season record of 48-29-5, are set to face the Calgary Flames (41-27-14) at Rogers Place this Wednesday. The moneyline for this match sees the Flames at +125 and the Oilers starting at -145, with an over/under set at 6.5.
The Calgary Flames are entering this matchup on a high note, having secured a decisive 5-1 victory against the Kings in their previous outing. In that game, Calgary accrued 6 penalty minutes and devised an impressive offensive strategy. Although they had 2 power play opportunities, they failed to capitalize. Overall, the Flames managed to score on 5 of their 29 shot attempts.
Last season, the Calgary Flames tallied 220 goals (ranking 29th in the NHL), while allowing 236. They finished the season with 96 points, achieving a points percentage of .585. With 233 power play opportunities, they netted 49 goals, marking a conversion rate of 21.03%. At even strength, the Flames conceded 182 goals while scoring 171. Throughout the year, they attempted 2,414 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 9.1%. On the defensive end, Calgary faced 2,372 shots from opponents, securing a save percentage of .901. The Flames’ opponents converted 54 goals from 226 power play opportunities (17th in the league).
Between the pipes for the Flames will be Dustin Wolf. Over his career, Wolf has recorded 38 quality starts with a percentage of .551. Holding a save percentage of .906 in 1,143 minutes of play, he has faced 2,040 shots, making 1,849 saves. Throughout his NHL career, Wolf has allowed 191 goals, resulting in an average of 10.03 goals against per game. His professional record stands at 37-23-9, having started 69 games out of 71 total appearances.
The Oilers, in their last game, faced the Panthers, suffering a 5-1 defeat. They had only one power play chance but were unable to score, managing just 1 goal from 29 shot attempts.
Edmonton finished last season with 208 goals at even strength and 51 power play goals (ranking 14th in the league), while attempting a league-high 2,622 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.88%. However, they allowed 2,211 shots against. The Oilers concluded the season with 259 goals, achieving 101 points and a points percentage of .616. Defensively, they permitted 235 goals, including 190 at even strength and 45 while shorthanded. With 215 power play opportunities, they achieved a conversion rate of 23.72%, while also posting a penalty kill rate of 78.16% against 206 opponent power plays.
In goal for the Oilers will be Stuart Skinner. Skinner has a career record of 98-54-14 across 174 games. His quality start rate stands at 56.5%, amassing 95 quality starts. With 4,364 saves from 4,819 shots, his save percentage is .906, while teams average 3.80 goals against him. Overall, Skinner has conceded a total of 455 goals, having started in 168 games and played 7,181 minutes.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL clash—against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Edmonton (-145)
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