Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 2/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

The Calgary Flames (24-27-6) are hitting the road to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday where they will try to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (23-21-14).

The Calgary Flames went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-1 victory over the Sharks in their previous contest . Calgary garnered 6 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Flames had a good offensive output in the win. In addition, they had 3 power play opportunities but didn't net one. In the matchup, they converted 4 out of the 29 shots they tried.

Calgary Flames opponents have earned 166 power play opportunities (20th in professional hockey) and have a total of 29 goals in those chances. The Flames so far have had 1,655 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .898. Calgary has taken 1,653 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.7%. While at even strength, the Flames have conceded 139 goals while notching 116 themselves. Calgary comes into tonight with 174 power play chances and they have tallied 28 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 16.09%. For the year, they have 54 points and their points percentage is sitting at .474. In relation to their scoring, the Calgary Flames have tallied 144 goals (32nd in the NHL) on the campaign and have allowed 168.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Dustin Wolf. For his career, Wolf has recorded 58 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .527. His save percentage is at .903 for his 3,861 mins in the crease. Wolf has seen 3,174 shots taken against him and he has 2,867 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 307 goals versus Wolf in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.79. He has compiled an overall record of 54-44-12 and he has gotten the start in 110 games. Wolf has taken the ice for 113 games during his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, Los Angeles faced the Oilers in an outing where the Kings were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 8-1. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Kings converted 1 goal of the 22 shots on goal they took.

Los Angeles has attempted 1,586 shots (21st in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.27%, while allowing the other team 1,578 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 75.66% on their opponents 189 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.3%. They have earned 172 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 16.28%. The Kings have earned 119 goals at even strength and 28 goals (26th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 169 goals to be scored by way of 123 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 147 goals, 60 points, in addition to a points percentage of .517.

Across the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.53 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,149 goals in total. Kuemper's quality start rate is 55.8% and he has 254 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 455 games and his ice time sits at 23,355 minutes. Kuemper has accumulated a lifetime mark of 223-158-62 and has participated in 476 contests. He has accrued 12,133 saves out of 13,282 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .913.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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