Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 10/18/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Hurricanes Hockey Network, Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-190) Flames (+172)

The Carolina Hurricanes (6-1-1) are hitting the road to Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday where they will attempt to defeat the Calgary Flames (1-6-0). The odds on this game have the Hurricanes at -190 and the Flames are coming in at +172. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a good night with a 4-2 victory over the Capitals their last time on the ice. Carolina accrued 8 penalty minutes for this contest. The Hurricanes had a impressive offensive outing in this victory. In addition, they had 5 chances on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. In the outing, they tallied a score on 4 of the 35 shots they put on goal.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 30 power play opportunities (4th in the league) and have earned 2 goals in those chances. The Hurricanes have seen 172 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .890. Carolina has tried 258 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.0%. At even strength, the Hurricanes have given up 17 goals while earning 23 themselves. Carolina has accumulated 35 power play opportunities and they have notched 8 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 22.86%. For the season, they have tallied 13 points and their points percentage is .813. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 31 goals (3rd in pro hockey) so far this season and have conceded 19.

The man protecting the net in this game is Brandon Bussi. During his career on the ice, Bussi has 24 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .558. He has a save percentage of .893 for his 108 minutes between the pipes. Bussi has had 1,005 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 897 saves. Opponents have racked up 109 goals against Bussi in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.53. He has amassed a mark of 33-7-3 and he has started in 43 games. Bussi has participated in 43 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last outing, Calgary faced off against the Golden Knights in a game where the Flames ended up losing by a tally of 6-2. The Flames netted 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play attempts in this one and recorded 1 out of those opportunities.

The Flames have tallied 11 goals at even strength and 3 goals (28th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has attempted 206 shots (14th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 6.80%, while allowing the opposition 201 shots. For the season, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 14 goals, 2 points, and a points percentage of .143. They have granted a total of 35 goals to be scored by way of 30 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 15 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.00%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 80.00% on their opponents 25 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 82.6%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Dustin Wolf in net. His opposition is averaging 2.89 goals per game and he has yielded 373 goals altogether. Wolf's quality start rate comes out to 51.9% and he has qualified for 67 quality starts in his NHL career. He has made the start in 129 games and has been on the ice for 317 minutes. Wolf is the owner of a career mark of 61-56-12 and has been in goal for 133 games. He has compiled 3,371 stops out of the 3,743 shots tried, giving him a rate of .901.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary (+172)

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