New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 1/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Saddledome is the site where the Calgary Flames (19-23-4) will play the New York Islanders (25-16-5) on Saturday.

The New York Islanders had a rough game after their 5-4 loss to the Jets in the last game they played. New York accumulated 6 penalty mins in this contest. Furthermore, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score a goal. The Islanders had a solid offensive outing in the loss. For the game, they converted 4 out of the 27 shots they tried.

In terms of scoring goals, the New York Islanders have accumulated 134 goals (21st in hockey) for the season and have allowed 125. For the season, they have scored 55 points and their points percentage is sitting at .598. New York has tallied 138 power play opportunities and they have notched 21 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 15.22%. While playing at even strength, the Islanders have surrendered 101 goals while scoring 113 on the offensive side of the ice. New York has taken 1,283 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.4%. The Islanders thus far have had 1,304 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .904. New York Islanders opponents have 129 power play tries (24th in the league) and have a total of 24 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Opponents have scored 703 goals versus Sorokin in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.56. Sorokin has been in net for 280 contests over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is at .916 during his 13,476 minutes played. He has accumulated an overall record of 139-100-38 and he was named the starter in 275 games. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has accounted for 178 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .647. Sorokin has had 8,339 shots against him and has recorded 7,636 total saves.

In their last game, Calgary went up against the Blue Jackets in a matchup where the Flames ended up losing by a final of 5-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest and notched 3 out of those chances. The Flames tallied 3 goals of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking.

Calgary has put up 1,353 shots (8th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 8.65%, while allowing their opponents 1,341 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 82.01% on their oppositions 139 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.7%. They have recorded 143 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 15.38%. The Flames have 95 goals at even strength and 22 goals (26th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 138 goals to be scored by way of 113 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Calgary Flames have 117 goals, 42 points, in addition to a points percentage of .457.

Across the rink you are likely to see Dustin Wolf in net. He has gathered 2,726 stops out of the 3,017 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .904. Wolf has compiled a career mark of 51-42-11 and has participated in 107 contests. He has started in 104 games and his ice time sits at 3,846 minutes. Wolf's rate of quality starts is 52.9% and he has accumulated 55 quality starts in his NHL career. The opposition is averaging 2.80 goals/game and he has surrendered 291 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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