Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Flames

The Montreal Canadiens battle the Calgary Flames in this NHL matchup at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, October 22. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Back Flames on the Moneyline

We’re keeping our prediction simple and backing the Flames to win. The home team should be able to gain the upper hand over the Canadiens and the Moneyline offers a tempting +105.

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1-0 Win for Flames in Pair’s Previous Clash

Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. In their previous game, they beat Buffalo Sabres at home, winning 4-2 at Bell Centre. Juraj Slafkovsky was on target along with three of his teammates. Goalie Jakub Dobes stopped 30 shots (.938).

Calgary Flames were defeated last time out, making it six losses on the spin. Scotiabank Saddledome saw them beaten 2-1 at home to Winnipeg Jets. Rasmus Andersson scored the only goal, with Dustin Wolf recording 26 saves (.929).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Scotiabank Saddledome, they recorded a 1-0 win over the Habs. The Flames have beaten the Habs in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 5 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Sam Montembeault (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-0	3.3	.857	0
23/24	16-15-9	3.14	.903	0

Dustin Wolf (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-5-0	3.9	.866	0
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 3.2 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Nick Suzuki recording 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.20 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Flames have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.5 shots on goal, with a 14.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

The top points scorer is Nazem Kadri with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Matt Coronato is next in line after having 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.63 GAA with a .882 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Calgary Flames on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is +105 available that the home team win this NHL encounter.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making hockey picks. We also put strong emphasis on stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter NHL predictions.

Key Canadiens vs Flames stats:

• Canadiens have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Flames have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Flames Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 48.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Coronato To Score +250

Matt Coronato (Flames) has averaged 0.6 goals in the past 5 games at home. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +250 available is attractive when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 4 Flames

The Flames can be backed at +1050 to triumph by a 4-3 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Flames

1-0

Canadiens

+5000

Flames

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+4500

Flames

+4500

2-1

Canadiens

+1300

Flames

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+3000

Flames

+3000

3-1

Canadiens

+1800

Flames

+1800

3-2

Canadiens

+850

Flames

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+4000

Flames

+4000

4-1

Canadiens

+1500

Flames

+1600

4-2

Canadiens

+1500

Flames

+1600

4-3

Canadiens

+1050

Flames

+1050

5-0

Canadiens

+6600

Flames

+7500

5-1

Canadiens

+2500

Flames

+2800

5-2

Canadiens

+1700

Flames

+1800

5-3

Canadiens

+2400

Flames

+2500

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Flames

+2200

6-0

Canadiens

+10000

Flames

+11000

6-1

Canadiens

+5500

Flames

+6600

6-2

Canadiens

+3300

Flames

+3500

6-3

Canadiens

+3000

Flames

+3300

6-4

Canadiens

+5000

Flames

+5500

6-5

Canadiens

+5000

Flames

+5500

7-1

Canadiens

+10000

Flames

+11000

7-2

Canadiens

+8000

Flames

+9000

7-3

Canadiens

+6000

Flames

+6600

7-4

Canadiens

+7000

Flames

+7500

7-5

Canadiens

+11000

Flames

+12000

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Flames

+12500

8-4

Canadiens

+12000

Flames

+13000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Montreal Canadiens as -128 favorites for this game, implying that they are 56% likely to win. For those wanting to back Calgary Flames, you will find +106 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -133.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-128

Flames

+106

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+138

Tie

+325

Flames

+155

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+194

Flames +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Cole Caufield Favorite to Score the First Goal

Cole Caufield is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+145

Anytime

+900

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Matt Coronato (Flames)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+260

Anytime

+1600

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+300

Anytime

+1700

Joel Farabee (Flames)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Morgan Frost (Flames)

First

+380

Anytime

+2200

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+390

Anytime

+2200

Blake Coleman (Flames)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Connor Zary (Flames)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Rasmus Andersson (Flames)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Joshua Roy (Canadiens)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Adam Klapka (Flames)

First

+750

Anytime

+3300

Joe Veleno (Canadiens)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Samuel Honzek (Flames)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Zayne Parekh (Flames)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Mike Matheson (Canadiens)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Justin Kirkland (Flames)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Kevin Bahl (Flames)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 26.8
• Giveaways: 11.7
• Takeaways: 3.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 25.1
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 25.4
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team News

Montreal Canadiens Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Nick Suzuki	7	20.37	1	9	10	6
13	Cole Caufield	7	18.69	5	3	8	4
11	Brendan Gallagher	7	14.33	0	5	5	1

93	Ivan Demidov	7	14.39	1	4	5	2
48	Lane Hutson	7	22.57	1	4	5	2
76	Zachary Bolduc	7	14.34	3	1	4	-1
8	Mike Matheson	7	24.09	1	3	4	4
53	Noah Dobson	7	22.09	1	3	4	3
91	Oliver Kapanen	7	12.47	4	0	4	2
15	Alex Newhook	7	15.21	1	3	4	4
20	Juraj Slafkovsky	7	18.4	3	0	3	2
45	Alexandre Carrier	7	16.53	1	1	2	-1
77	Kirby Dach	5	14.5	1	1	2	1
21	Kaiden Guhle	5	19.24	1	1	2	1
17	Josh Anderson	7	14.47	0	1	1	0
71	Jake Evans	7	15.54	1	0	1	-3
72	Arber Xhekaj	6	11.17	0	1	1	-1
92	Patrik Laine	5	12.76	0	1	1	-3
47	Jayden Struble	3	16.47	0	1	1	2
90	Joe Veleno	2	9.6	0	0	0	0
62	Owen Beck	2	8.35	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
75	Jakub Dobes	3	1.63	0.939
35	Sam Montembeault	4	3.26	0.857

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Calgary Flames Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
91	Nazem Kadri	7	20.24	0	4	4	-7
27	Matt Coronato	7	17.37	2	1	3	-7
86	Joel Farabee	7	18.37	0	2	2	-3

52	MacKenzie Weegar	7	24.41	0	2	2	-9
20	Blake Coleman	7	17.29	2	0	2	-3
4	Rasmus Andersson	7	23.6	2	0	2	-1
16	Morgan Frost	7	15.93	1	1	2	-2
43	Adam Klapka	7	10.89	0	2	2	0
11	Mikael Backlund	7	16.76	1	0	1	-4
17	Yegor Sharangovich	6	14.63	0	1	1	-3
7	Kevin Bahl	7	20.5	0	1	1	0
51	Matvei Gridin	4	14.73	1	0	1	-3
47	Connor Zary	7	13.16	1	0	1	-3
70	Ryan Lomberg	7	9.4	0	1	1	0
10	Jonathan Huberdeau	2	19.6	1	0	1	-1
24	Jake Bean	4	16.08	0	0	0	-4
58	Justin Kirkland	4	9.5	0	0	0	-1
94	Brayden Pachal	4	12.83	0	0	0	-2
89	Zayne Parekh	5	16.68	0	0	0	-3
29	Samuel Honzek	5	12.14	0	0	0	-4
44	Joel Hanley	7	16.81	0	0	0	-7
62	Daniil Miromanov	1	17.8	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Devin Cooley	2	2.29	0.925
32	Dustin Wolf	6	3.91	0.867

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.