Calgary vs Carolina: the Hurricanes to get points away from the weakened Flames

Calgary lost two road games in a row and now will face Carolina on home ice. Will Darryl Sutter's team be able to break the losing streak? Let's pick a few options to bet on at once. 

The matchup with Carolina will be the first home game for the Flames since November 30, when Darryl Sutter's team managed to beat Pittsburgh in a shootout. Then the Flames played 4 straight games away, and it was at the end of this trip that they suffered 2 defeats in the regulation time. First, Calgary failed to beat the Golden Knights in Las Vegas 2-3. Then they also lost to the San Jose Sharks 3-5.

It hardly matters too much to the Flames, but the team lost first place in the Western Conference as a result of the two losses. Minnesota now leads the standings in the West.

While Calgary is in a slump right now, Carolina has already overcome a difficult stretch. After losing 5 out of 6 games, Rod Brind'Amour's team went on to win 2 matches in a row. First, the Hurricanes confidently defeated Buffalo at home, and then started their road trip with a very strong win over Winnipeg.

Overall, Carolina now has 17 wins in 24 games. The Hurricanes are third in the Metropolitan Division standings and sixth in the entire Eastern Conference.

• Calgary: Brett Ritchie – not playing. Tyler Pitlick – questionable;
• Carolina: Jordan Martinook, Anthony DeAngelo, Brett Pesce – not playing.

Calgary is still in the lead in the West, but it seems that Carolina has a chance to score here. "The Flames are in a slump, have lost twice in a row, and should they beat the Hurricanes on the rise, it's unlikely to happen in regulation time.

Prediction: Carolina will be closer to victory.

• Carolina Not To Lose + Total Under (8.5) for 1.85;
• X for 4.00;
• Correct Score 2-2 for 12.0.