Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/31/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames

Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (-275) Flames (+220)

The Philadelphia Flyers (19-10-7) are hitting the road to Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday where they will take on the Calgary Flames (16-18-4). The odds on this game have Philadelphia at -275 and Calgary is priced at +220. The total comes in at 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 3-1 victory against the Blackhawks in their previous contest . Philadelphia accrued 10 mins in the box for this game. The Flyers offense didn't overly impress in this win. Additionally, they had 4 power play attempts and were able to net 1 goal. For the game, they netted 3 of the 26 shots they put on goal.

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When at even strength, the Flyers let the opposition score 79 goals while earning 89 when they are on offense. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have totaled 114 power play opportunities (15th in hockey) and have notched 20 goals in those chances. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have notched 106 goals (21st in the NHL) this season and have conceded 99. Philadelphia has taken 919 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.5%. For the current campaign, they have tallied 45 points and their points percentage is sitting at .625. The Flyers so far have had 925 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .893. Philadelphia has accounted for 101 power play opportunities and they have scored 17 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 16.83%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Samuel Ersson. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Ersson has accounted for 55 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .466. His save percentage is at .886 during his 5,866 minutes played. Ersson has had 3,030 shots taken against him and has recorded 2,686 total saves. Opponents have notched 344 goals against Ersson in his career and his goals against rate is 2.92. He has accumulated a mark of 57-43-16 and he has started in 118 games. Ersson has been involved in 124 games during his NHL career.

Their last time out, Calgary played the Oilers in a matchup where the Flames got the win by a final score of 3-2. They had 2 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Flames converted 3 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted.

On the campaign, the Calgary Flames have earned a total of 99 goals, 36 points, in addition to a points percentage of .474. They have granted a total of 113 goals to be scored by way of 89 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames have tallied 83 goals at even strength and 16 goals (31st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 120 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 13.33%. Calgary has tried 1,127 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.78%, while allowing the other team 1,088 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 80.17% on their oppositions 121 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 89.6%.

Across the ice you will find Dustin Wolf defending the goal. He has a tally of 2,525 saves out of the 2,794 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .904. Wolf is the owner of a career record of 49-37-11 and has participated in 100 games. He has made the start in 97 games and his ice time sits at 3,829 mins. Wolf's quality start percentage sits at 53.6% and he has 52 quality starts in his NHL career. His opposition is averaging 2.77 goals/game and he has allowed 269 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia (-275)

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