Oilers vs. Flames Game 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs Odds and Preview – May 20th, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • May 20, 2022

If Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames is any indication, Game 2 should be another exciting high-scoring affair to witness. The Flames won the series opener that saw the two teams combined for 15 goals, as the Oilers now seek to tie things up at one game apiece before the series shifts to Edmonton.

Nitrobetting is ready to dish out some slick assists to get bets into the back of the net. This time, let’s break down the upcoming Game 2 Western Conference semifinal matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames, along with the latest NHL odds and information about the teams and players involved.

Oilers vs. Flames Game 2 Information

When: Friday, May 20, 2022, 8:00 PM ET
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
TV: ESPN, CBC, SN, TVAS
Radio: 105.3 The Fan KRLD-FM (Oilers) // 99.9 The Fan (Flames)
Live Stream: NHL Live
NHL Betting Odds: Oilers (+151) / Flames (-179)

Why Bet on the Edmonton Oilers?

Even though the Edmonton Oilers lost Game 1 to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, 9-6, they should still take comfort in the knowledge that Calgary’s defenses isn’t as impregnable as it was in the first round. Even better is that their top two stars were both involved in the scoring to keep Edmonton’s spirits high for Friday’s rematch.

Connor McDavid had one goal and three assists, while fellow All-Star Leon Draisaitl also found the back of the net and added two helpers. Zach Hyman scored two goals as well for the Oilers, who needed just 28 shots on goal to register six goals, or roughly one in every five shot attempts.

On the other hand, neither Edmonton’s goalies in Mikko Koskinen nor Mike Smith did a good job at manning the pipes. Koskinen surrendered five goals in relief of Smith, was was pulled out for off the contest early with three goals allowed in just 10 shots faced from Calgary in the first period.

Why Bet on the Calgary Flames?

Lighting up the Oilers for nine goals is a great start for the Calgary Flames, to say the least. The Flames blitzed Edmonton for a whopping 48 shots on goal in the opener and should build off of this momentous victory to make the most out of their home-ice advantage.

Matthew Tkachuk registered his first-career playoff hat trick whilst Blake Coleman also scored twice for Calgary, which scored three quick goals within the first six minutes of the game to force Edmonton to switch goalies out of desperation and to no avail. By the end of the second period, the Flames already had a commanding 40-18 edge in shots.

However, the Flames have still got to be concerned with how netminder Jacob Markstrom fared against the Oilers. Markstrom had 26 saves but did surrender six goals to the Oilers in the process. Game 1 was the first time that Calgary scored more than four goals in any playoff game this year and the team shouldn’t be too confident that it can outgun Edmonton for the rest of the series.

Oilers vs. Flames Betting Trends

The Oilers are 7-4 in their last 11 road games.
The Oilers are 3-6 in their last nine outings as underdogs.
The totals went under in seven of Edmonton’s last 10 games on the road.
The Flames are 7-1 in their last eight home games.
The Flames have won three straight against the Oilers and five of their last eight meetings against one another.
The totals have gone under in all but one of Calgary’s last five home games.

Oilers vs. Flames Expert Betting Predictions

As amazing as the highest-scoring Stanley Cup Playoff game was in nearly three decades, it would take another lackluster defensive performance for both sides to come close to that lofty final score again. Nonetheless, neither the Flames nor the Oilers have shown defensive tenacity during the series opener, which means Game 2 could go either way between the two Alberta-based franchises.

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