Flames vs. Islanders Odds & Betting Predictions - March 22, 2025

Goals come at a premium here – Calgary ranks just 22nd in goals per game (2.57), Islanders 21st (2.72). Both bottom 12 in shooting %, power play efficiency. NYI ranks 30th in PP% (12.4), Calgary outside top 10 in PP goals despite more attempts. Neither team thrives in transition – shot totals barely crack 29 per game. Goalie edge matters – Sorokin (.907) has been hot, posting a 2.60 GAA over last 5. Flames starter Wolf just allowed 1 goal vs NYR, save % up to .911 on the season. Both defenses have been stingy: NYI top 10 in Opp shooting efficiency (15.4%), Calgary ranks 8th in PK% last 5 games (84.6). Last meeting? 2-1 final in a shootout. Islanders play low-event hockey at UBS – averaging just 5.4 total goals in their last 10 home games. They’ve held opponents to 2 or fewer in 6 of those. Calgary’s pace dips on the road – only 27.2 shots/game in last 5 away. Isles also rank 7th in opponent 3rd period scoring – they lock games down late.