Calgary led the whole game and defeated Buffalo 4-3 on Thursday and Adam Ruzicka scored the go-ahead goal 4:35 into the third period for the Flames, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Backup goalie Dan Vladar had 24 saves for the Flames, who will have Jacob Markstrom back in net in this game. Columbus got its first win of the season 5-3 over the New York Rangers on Saturday, but then the Blue Jackets reverted to their previous form and got shut out 4-0 at home against Detroit. Elvis Merzlikins is confirmed for tonight's game after Spencer Martin gave up four goals against the Red Wings. Calgary has won seven of the past eight meetings and the Flames are 6-1 playing with no rest dating to last season and Columbus is 16-42 its past 58 games overall. Play the Flames.
This pick was released to clients on October 20, 2023 at 12:22PM ET.
NHL
Calgary at Columbus
October 20, 2023
7:07 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Calgary -142 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.56)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING
Get my free NHL picks and predictions.
Join 412,087 Subscribers!