PREMIUM
The Coach's NHL 2
(NHL) Calgary vs. Anaheim,
Money Line: -165.00 Anaheim (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -165.00 Anaheim (Home)
Result: Win
The Anaheim Ducks will be looking to avenge a 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary last Tuesday as the Flames are coming to Honda Center tonight. The visitors have found it hard to pick up points in California over an extended period of time and that's a trend I expect to continue.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. The Flames Penalty Kill - The Flames have the second worst penalty kill in the NHL this season allowing their opponent to convert on just shy of 26% of their chances on the man advantage. They've allowed a goal on the penalty kill in each of their last three games going 3-for-7.
2. Homecoming - Jonas Hiller made only 18 saves in the 4-3 loss against Chicago his last start. He's coming to Anaheim as an opponent for the first time in his career after spending seven season's at the club, and it might be a challenge for him to keep his composure.
3. X-Factor - The Flames are win-less in Anaheim since 2004 losing 13 of the last 18 meetings in regulation.
Selection: This is a play on the Anaheim Ducks (5*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. The Flames Penalty Kill - The Flames have the second worst penalty kill in the NHL this season allowing their opponent to convert on just shy of 26% of their chances on the man advantage. They've allowed a goal on the penalty kill in each of their last three games going 3-for-7.
2. Homecoming - Jonas Hiller made only 18 saves in the 4-3 loss against Chicago his last start. He's coming to Anaheim as an opponent for the first time in his career after spending seven season's at the club, and it might be a challenge for him to keep his composure.
3. X-Factor - The Flames are win-less in Anaheim since 2004 losing 13 of the last 18 meetings in regulation.
Selection: This is a play on the Anaheim Ducks (5*)