Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks 5/16/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Calgary Flames are 24-26-3 on the year riding a 2 game win streak. Calgary has been eliminated from playoff contention, but still have played well as of late. The Flames are off a 4-1 win over Vancouver Thursday night. The Flames got goals from 4 different players in the game, but Elias Lindholm lead the way with 2 points in the game adding a goal and assist in 19 minutes of ice time.

The Flames offense has been lackluster all season ranking 24th in the NHL scoring 2.69 goals on 29.91 shots per game. Elias Lindholm is the team leader for the Flames boasting team highs in Points and Assists on the year, while Johnny Gaudreau boasts a team high 19 goals.

The Vancouver Canucks are 21-28-3 on the year having been eliminated from playoff contention. The Canucks have nothing to play for and it has shown as of late. Vancouver is struggling to end the season, while losing 3 of the last 5 games overall. The Canucks defense has faltered as of late allowing 3.4 goals per game in the last 5 games played.

Vancouver has a very mediocre offense on the year averaging 2.62 goals on 29 shots per game. Brock Boeser leads the Canucks in Points and Goals on the year, while Quinn Hughes adds a team high 33 assists. The Canucks have used 2 goalies on the year, and have allowed 172 total goals combining for a .907 save percentage.