Flyers/Flames

The Flyers, in their third game on the road, face the Flames on Saturday. The Flames swept their recent road trip. Can the Flyers do the same? They’ll have to put a few past Markstrom, and that is no small order at the moment. He has a 1.25 goals allowed avg., a .944 save % and has two shutouts in 3 games. Markstrom can absolutely be a game changer when he is on.

Carter Hart will likely start for the Flyers. He hasn’t won me over after last year, but he has been steady (.915).

The Flyers are 2nd in the league in goals scored. They have 6 players with a point or more per game but a very scoring %. This may not be sustainable. Calgary is no slouch for goal scoring either at 3.6 per game. Calgary’s defense is 4th in the league with a 2.1 goals against avg. The Flyers are 10th in the league, allowing 3.0 goals per game. Ryan Ellis will likely still be missing.

After a poor season last year, Calgary made some solid changes that are coming home to roost now. Saturday’s game is only the Flames’ second home game of the season. Look for a bit of a show in front of those home town fans. Calgary to win outright.