Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 1/8/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

The Calgary Flames (18-20-4) are on their way to TD Garden on Thursday where they will take on the Boston Bruins (22-19-2).

The Calgary Flames had a rough game after their 5-1 loss against the Kraken their last time out. Calgary compiled 2 mins in the box for this game. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but didn't net one. The Flames offense left a lot to be desired in the loss. For the matchup, they scored on 1 out of the 42 shots they attempted.

While playing at even strength, the Flames let the opposition score 100 goals while getting 91 of their own. Calgary Flames opponents have 128 power play tries (15th in professional hockey) and have a total of 24 goals in those chances. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have notched 110 goals (30th in the NHL) for the season and have surrendered 124. Calgary has taken 1,238 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.9%. For the year, they have earned 40 points and their points percentage is sitting at .476. The Flames have seen 1,204 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .897. Calgary has compiled 131 power play opportunities and they have tallied 19 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 14.50%.

The man in goal for this game is Devin Cooley. Over the course of his time in hockey, Cooley has earned 10 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .625. His save percentage is at .898 in his 347 minutes guarding the cage. Cooley has had 519 shots taken against him and he has 466 saves. Opponents have been able to score 53 goals versus Cooley in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.31. He has amassed an overall record of 6-7-3 and he has started in 16 games. Cooley has participated in 19 games throughout his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, Boston faced the Kraken in a matchup where the Bruins ended up taking the loss by a score of 7-4. They had 3 power play chances in this outing and netted 1 out of those opportunities. The Bruins tallied 4 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they attempted.

Boston has attempted 1,170 shots (17th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.54%, while allowing the opposition 1,290 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 79.04% on their opponents 167 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%. They have a total of 127 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 25.98%. The Bruins have earned 102 goals at even strength and 33 goals (7th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 142 goals to be scored by way of 107 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Boston Bruins have accounted for 135 goals, 46 points, as well as a points percentage of .535.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Jeremy Swayman in goal. Swayman has accumulated a career mark of 117-73-24 and has been in net for 220 games. Swayman's quality start rate comes out to 61.3% and he has 130 quality starts in his pro career. He has gathered 5,563 saves out of 6,120 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .909. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals per contest and he has given up 557 goals altogether. He was named a starter in 212 games and his ice time sits at 10,144 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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