The Battle of Alberta is in Edmonton for the first time this series at Rogers Place. The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers split Game 1 and Game 2 at the Saddledome in Calgary. Edmonton is coming off a 5-3 win after erasing an early 2-0 deficit.
Earned that split. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/mRvN38COFg
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 21, 2022
Just like in Game 1, the Oilers dug themselves an early hole. The Oilers responded to tie the game up in both games, but it was a different ending in Game 2. The Oilers came back and then took the lead instead of fading away.
The Oilers put a lot of energy into coming back from a quick 3-0 hole in Game 1. They had nothing left to finish the job in the 3rd period, though.
After a 3-3 score going into the 3rd period, the Oilers had the upper hand in the final frame with two unanswered goals. Duncan Keith and Leon Draisaitl both scored twice, while Connor McDavid found the back of the net as well.
The Flames have the depth advantage on the Oilers. However, if Draisaitl plays up to his expectations, he can turn the tables around a bit. He floated and was largely ineffective against the Kings in the first-round.
LEON = GONE. đź’¨#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/zo7QBBPk1V
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 21, 2022
Head below for our free Flames vs. Oilers Game 3 pick on May 22, 2022.
Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 3 Live Betting Odds:
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | -1.5 (+200) | -115 | Over 7 (+120) |
| Edmonton Oilers | +1.5 (-240) | -105 | Under 7 (-140) |
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| Team Data | Calgary Flames | Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 55-25-11 | 54-30-7 |
| Puckline Record | 48-43 | 44-47 |
| Away/Home Record | 26-14-4 | 30-13-2 |
| Puckline Away/Home | 24-20 | 21-24 |
| Goals Per Game | 3.49 | 3.55 |
| Goals Against Per Game | 2.54 | 3.08 |
| Shots Per Game | 36.08 | 34.14 |
| Shots Against Per Game | 28.98 | 32.92 |
Flames vs. Oilers Game 3 Prediction:
This is likely going to continue to be a tight series that very possibly comes down to a Game 7. The Oilers seemed to flip a switch and turn a corner in the 3rd period in Game 2, though. That goes for everyone, most important Mike Smith between the pipes.
Smith allowed 3 goals on 10 shots for a 0.70 save percentage in Game 1. He was pulled in favor of backup Mikko Koskinen.
It seemed as if it was going to be another quick exit for Smith in Game 2. He allowed a couple of early goals, and Smith heard voices in his head again. However, Smith stood tall the rest of the way and may have changed the dynamic of this series.
If the Oilers win this series, Smith bouncing back from those two early goals is going to prove to be huge. The Oilers needed him to step up and that’s what they received.
The Flames can’t allow Smith to get comfortable in Game 3. Edmonton is too dangerous offensively at Rogers Place. They don’t need a comfortable Smith and Draisaitl on the ice.
Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 3 Betting Trends:
Flames
- 4-1 overall in their previous five games as a betting favorite
- 7-2 overall in their previous nine games versus the Pacific Division
- 1-4 overall in their previous five games on the road
- 1-4 overall in their previous five games as a betting favorite on the road
- 1-6 overall in their previous seven games at Edmonton
Oilers
- 9-2 overall in their previous 11 games after scoring 5 or more goals
- 20-7 overall in their previous 27 games at home
- 17-6 overall in their previous 23 games versus the Western Confernece
- The home team is 6-1 overall in their previous seven games versus the Flames
- 6-1 overall in their previous seven games versus the Flames at home
The Oilers have had a lot of success finding goals at Roger Arena. They’ve put in an average of 3.69 goals per game as opposed to less than 3.5 goals a game on the road.
Edmonton has buried an average of 4 goals per game in their previous ten outings. Jacob Markstrom looked rattled in Game 2 at home, as he was touched up for 5 goals on 40 shots for a 0.875 save percentage.
Going to Rogers Place isn’t the place to go if the Oilers did in fact get into his head. Expect both offenses to succeed in this one, but I like the Oilers to carry over some of their momentum from the 3rd period in Game 2 into Edmonton.
The Oilers look worth considering at this price in Game 3 at home. Draisaitl feeling good is the key, and he was in good shape in Game 2 at the Saddledome. Edmonton at -105 or anything close to even money is good value.
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