Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/16/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Saddledome is where the Calgary Flames (33-39-9) will try to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (35-26-20) on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Kings will look for better times on the ice after their 4-3 loss to the Canucks in their previous contest . Los Angeles tallied 11 mins in the box in this game. Additionally, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to score. The Kings were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the defeat. For the matchup, they converted 3 of the 34 shots they attempted.

In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have accounted for 219 goals (29th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have given up 235. For the season, they have accumulated 90 points and their points percentage is .556. Los Angeles is sitting with 222 power play chances and they have tallied 38 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 17.12%. At even strength, the Kings have conceded 175 goals while getting 181 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles has tried 2,269 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.7%. The Kings have seen 2,208 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .894. Los Angeles Kings opponents have earned 237 power play tries (15th in the league) and have tallied 60 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the net in this game is Darcy Kuemper. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Kuemper has recorded 260 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .556. His save percentage sits at .913 for his 23,387 minutes played. Kuemper has seen 13,599 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 12,410 total saves. The opposition has racked up 1,189 goals versus Kuemper in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.54. He has accumulated an overall record of 228-160-68 and got the start in 468 games. Kuemper has participated in 489 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last outing, Calgary played the Avalanche in a game where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a final score of 3-1. The Flames scored 1 goal of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this game but were not able to net one.

Calgary has taken 2,285 shots (14th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.97%, while allowing the opposition 2,426 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 80.25% on their opponents 243 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.5%. They have a tally of 226 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 15.93%. The Flames have accumulated 169 goals at even strength and 36 goals (32nd in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 255 goals to be scored by of a combination of 207 goals at even strength and 48 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the year, the Calgary Flames have notched a total of 205 goals, 75 points, and a points percentage of .463.

On the other side of the ice you will find Dustin Wolf in net. He has compiled 3,250 saves out of the 3,599 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .903. Wolf is sitting with a lifetime mark of 60-52-12 and has played in 128 games. He got the starting nod in 124 contests and has accumulated 3,894 minutes. Wolf's quality start percentage is 53.2% and he has made 66 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals per game and he has allowed 349 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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