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The Carolina Hurricanes (14-10-1) face the Calgary Flames (10-12-3) Thursday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Hurricanes vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes were roughed up Wednesday night in Edmonton against the Oilers. Carolina fell behind 4-0 in the 1st period, and Pyotr Kochetkov allowed 3 goals on just 6 shots to get the hook only 5:46 into the game. Antti Raanta entered the game, allowing 3 goals on 28 shots, but the damage was more than done in the 6-1 loss.
The Flames suffered a 5-2 setback against the visiting Minnesota Wild last time out on Tuesday, and they are 2-2-1 in the past 5 games, having failed to win in regulation at Scotiabank Saddledome since Nov. 16. Calgary is 2-3-0 in the past 5 games overall, with both victories coming in overtime.