Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Calgary Flames face the Los Angeles Kings with both teams looking to improve on rough seasons. The Flames are 24-27-6 and have the second-worst record in the Pacific Division, yet with two wins in a row, they only sit nine points out of a wild card spot. The Kings are 23-21-14 and made a push with the Artemi Panarin addition but four losses in a row have them on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Flames vs Kings prediction!
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Calgary hopes defense turns things around
The Flames are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.53 goals per game. Nazem Kadri and Mikael Backlund have scored 25 goals and 51 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only seven skaters have 11 goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing only 2.95 goals per game with only four goals in the last two games. Kevin Bahl and Jake Bean have combined for 7.9 defensive point shares while Yan Kuznetsov and Joel Hanley have combined for 3.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Dustin Wolf has been great in the net, allowing only six goals in the last three starts.
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Key injury report for Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau is on injured reserve.
Kings offense has let them down
The Kings are falling apart with their offense looking like a mess, scoring only 2.53 goals per game with only 10 goals in the last five games. Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield have scored 34 goals and 46 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six active skaters have eight goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense as a result.
The offense has let them down but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.91 goals per game. Brandt Clarke and Michael Anderson have combined for 6.4 defensive point shares while Joel Edmundson and Brian Dumoulin have combined for 5.9 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been great this season with 1.3 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Kings
- Drew Doughty is day-to-day.
- Kevin Fiala is out for the season.
Flames vs Kings Pick
Money Line Pick For Flames vs Kings
- Flames (+140) (4 units)
The Kings are desperate to snap out of their slump but the Flames have two wins in a row, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Flames should create plenty of scoring chances with Mikael Backlund, Nazem Kadri, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Flames, who allow only 2.95 goals per game, should eliminate the Kings offense, which averages only 2.53 goals per game, with Kevin Bahl, Jake Bean, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Dustin Wolf to make plenty of big saves. The Flames should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Flames money line as road Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Flames vs Kings
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
The Flames and Kings have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Kings, who allow only 2.91 goals per game, should limit the Flames offense, which averages only 2.53 goals per game, with Michael Anderson, Brandt Clarke, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Darcy Kuemper to make plenty of big saves. The Flames, who have allowed only four goals in their last two games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Kings, who have scored only 10 goals in their last five games, with Kevin Bahl, Joel Hanley, Jake Bean, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Dustin Wolf blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
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