Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames NHL Predictions
2022-05-18 • Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames 9 - 6 Edmonton Oilers
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CGY: 57.5%
EDM: 42.5%
Expected Goals
CGY: 3.34
EDM: 3.26
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CGY
J. Markstrom
EDM
M. Smith
| Stat | CGY | EDM |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGY | J. Markstrom | 28 | 22 | 6 | 78.6% | 2.25 | 1 | -3.75 |
| EDM | M. Smith | 48 | 39 | 9 | 81.2% | 4.86 | 3 | -4.14 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 39% • CGY at home vs EDM: 5-7
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | CGY 4 - 3 EDM | CGY | EDM |
| 2025-12-27 | CGY 3 - 2 EDM | CGY | EDM |
| 2025-12-23 | EDM 5 - 1 CGY | EDM | CGY |
| 2025-10-08 | EDM 3 - 4 CGY | CGY | EDM |
| 2025-03-29 | EDM 3 - 2 CGY | EDM | EDM |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CGY | 23 | 2 | 2.05 |
| 1 | EDM | 8 | 0 | 0.59 |
| 2 | CGY | 28 | 0 | 1.68 |
| 2 | EDM | 13 | 0 | 0.95 |
| 3 | CGY | 12 | 1 | 1.13 |
| 3 | EDM | 15 | 1 | 0.72 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 57.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 15.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Calgary Flames 9 - 6 Edmonton Oilers
Expected: 3.3 - 3.3
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