Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/22/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Tampa Bay Lightning (42-21-4) are headed to Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday where they will go up against the Calgary Flames (27-34-7).

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a good night with a 6-2 win against the Canucks in their previous game. Tampa Bay had 4 penalty minutes in this contest. Furthermore, they had 1 power play try but weren't able to score. The Lightning had a solid offensive output in this victory. In the game, they converted 6 of the 30 shots they attempted.

When playing at even strength, the Lightning have surrendered 146 goals while scoring 194 of their own. Tampa Bay Lightning opponents have totaled 212 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have scored 38 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Tampa Bay Lightning have accumulated 239 goals (3rd in hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 184. Tampa Bay has attempted 1,884 shots and has a shooting percentage of 12.7%. For the year, they have recorded 88 points and their points percentage comes in at .657. The Lightning have had 1,805 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Tampa Bay has accumulated 205 power play chances and they have scored 45 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 21.95%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jonas Johansson. Johansson has taken the ice for 102 games over the course of his NHL career. He has earned an overall record of 42-35-13 and he started in 90 games. Opponents have racked up 307 goals versus Johansson in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 3.41. Johansson has seen 2,753 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,446 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .888 in his 4,292 minutes on the ice. In his career, Johansson has 39 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .433.

In their last contest, Calgary played the Blues in a game where the Flames got the tie by a score of 1-1. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest but were not able to net one. The Flames converted 1 goal out of the 31 shots on goal they took.

The Flames are sitting with 136 goals at even strength and 30 goals (30th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has attempted 1,948 shots (12th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.52%, while allowing the opposition 1,997 shots. On the campaign, the Calgary Flames have accumulated 166 goals, 61 points, in addition to a points percentage of .449. They have permitted 210 goals to be scored by of a combination of 172 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 196 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 15.31%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.81% on their opponents 198 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.5%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Dustin Wolf in goal. He has tallied 3,030 saves out of 3,358 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .902. Wolf is the owner of a career record of 56-48-12 and has played in 120 games. He got the starting nod in 116 games and has accumulated 3,876 mins. Wolf's quality start rate is 50.9% and he has accumulated 59 quality starts in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.83 goals/game and he has conceded 328 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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