New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

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The New York Islanders travel to Scotiabank Saddledome to face the Calgary Flames on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game starts at 3:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders hold a record of 26-16-5, while the Flames sit at 20-23-4.

New York ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference and second in the Metropolitan Division. Calgary is 14th in the Western Conference and seventh in the Pacific Division. Both teams aim to secure a win in this regular season game.

Islanders vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New York Islanders -1.5 (+222), Calgary Flames +1.5 (-280), Islanders MoneyLine -112, Flames MoneyLine -107, Over/Under 5.5 (-121/-101)

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have had a mix of results in their recent games. They secured a narrow 1-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers, with Anthony Duclair scoring the lone goal. Goalie Ilya Sorokin was key, stopping all 35 shots he faced.

Before facing the Oilers, the Islanders lost a close game to the Winnipeg Jets, 5-4. Emil Heineman and Kyle MacLean both contributed a goal. Sorokin had a tougher time, allowing five goals on 22 shots.

In their earlier game against the Minnesota Wild, the Islanders won 4-3. Simon Holmstrom was standout with two goals and an assist. Sorokin made 33 saves on 36 shots, helping secure the win.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames recently showed strong performances in their games. Against the Chicago Blackhawks, they secured a 3-1 victory with 23 shots on goal and a power play goal. Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each contributed a goal and an assist in that game.

In their loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Flames scored three power play goals despite the 5-3 outcome. Dustin Wolf faced a high volume of shots, making 38 saves on 42 shots. Morgan Frost and Connor Zary were key players, with Frost recording a goal and an assist.

Calgary Flames’ skaters have been active this season with 1376 shots on goal, ranking 9th in the league. Matt Coronato is a notable player with 13 goals and 13 assists in 46 games. Goaltender Dustin Wolf has been pivotal, with 878 saves and 14 wins in his 36 appearances.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are slightly favored against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -112. The Flames have a moneyline of -107. Both teams have similar skater stats, but the Islanders have a better goals-against rank. The projected score is Islanders 3, Flames 2. Picking the Islanders to win straight up seems reasonable given their defensive edge.

The over/under for this game is set at 5.5. The projected score totals 5, which suggests the game might go under. Both teams have strong goaltending, with the Islanders having a top-three rank in goals against. Taking the under at 5.5 (-101) appears to be a solid choice given these factors.