Matthew Schaefer and Rasmus Andersson will be leading the charge for the New York Islanders and Calgary Flames, respectively, when the two teams face off on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Scotiabank Saddledome, starting at 3 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Islanders-Flames game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Flames Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | -1.5 | 230 | -285 | 5.5 | -125 | 105 | -112 | -108 |
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Islanders vs. Flames Prediction
ATS Pick: Flames (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: -Flames 4 - Islanders 3
Islanders vs. Flames Betting Insights
- New York's 47 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 5.5 goals 23 times.
- Calgary has played 28 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
- These two teams average 5.4 goals per match combined, 0.1 less than this game's total.
- These two teams concede 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than the over/under for this game.
- The Islanders are 22nd in goals scored in the league, and the Flames are 31st.
- This game features the league's 12th-ranked (Flames) and third-ranked (Islanders) teams in terms of defense.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 135 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 22nd in the NHL.
- New York has allowed 125 total goals (2.7 per game), ranking third in league play in terms of the fewest goals against.
- They have the league's 10th-best goal differential at +10.
- The 22 power-play goals New York has scored this season (to rank 26th in the NHL) have come on 139 chances.
- The Islanders have the league's 27th-ranked power-play conversion rate (15.83%).
- New York has scored six shorthanded goals this season.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 46 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 54 | 24 | 39.2% |
| Bo Horvat | 36 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 42 | 8 | 58% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 47 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 58 | 25 | - |
| Anders Lee | 47 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 53.6% |
| Emil Heineman | 47 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 44.4% |
Islanders Player Props
Flames Stats
- With 120 goals (2.6 per game), the Flames have the league's 31st-ranked offense.
- Calgary has allowed 139 total goals this season (3.0 per game), ranking 12th in the NHL.
- They have the 25th-ranked goal differential in the league at -19.
- Calgary has 23 power-play goals (25th in NHL) on 147 chances.
- The Flames score on 15.65% of their power plays, No. 30 in the NHL.
- Calgary leads the NHL in shorthanded goals with seven.
Flames Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 47 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 51 | 13 | 49.8% |
| Mikael Backlund | 47 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 37 | 18 | 51.5% |
| Rasmus Andersson | 47 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 66 | 18 | - |
| Matthew Coronato | 46 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 31 | 11 | 37.5% |
| Morgan Frost | 47 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 10 | 53.9% |
Flames Player Props
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