Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames 5/26/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/25/2022 at 8:45 PM ET

The Edmonton Oilers head into Calgary on Thursday to take on the Flames. The Oilers are looking to end this series with a win. Edmonton beat Calgary 5-3 on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evander Kane each scored two goals. The Oilers lead the series 3-1 heading into Calgary. 

Mike Smith will protect the goal for the Edmonton Oilers. Smith made 29 saves on Tuesday in the win. Smith has two shutouts during the playoffs and carries a 2.81 goals against average. 

The Calgary Flames are fighting to stay alive on their home ice. The Flames have been outscored 17-7 over the last three games. Calgary heads into Thursday riding a three game losing streak. The Flames average 3.55 goals per game which ranks 6th best in the NHL. 

Jacob Markstrom will protect the net for the Flames. Markstrom has allowed four or more goals in each of his last four games. Markstrom stopped 21 of 25 shots in the loss on Tuesday night. 

The Edmonton Oilers show value as an underdog in this game. The Oilers have won three straight games and can smell blood in the water. Watch for Edmonton to end this series. Grab the underdog and cash in. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 4-3. 

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