I predict a victory for the New Jersey Devils in the match against the Calgary Flames. In the previous game, the Devils showed excellent play, defeating a strong opponent, the Avalanche. This success should give the team extra motivation and confidence ahead of the match against Calgary. On the other hand, the Flames suffered a setback with the loss of one of their top forwards, Elias Lindholm, which will weaken their offensive potential. Without this important player, the Flames will have difficulties in attack and it will be hard for them to score goals against the well-deserved solid defense of the Devils. The fact that the match is being played at the Devils' home arena gives them additional support and energy from the fans. Taking into account these factors, I believe that the New Jersey Devils have a good chance of winning this match.
Calgary Flames against New Jersey Devils - a regular NHL season game. Calgary looks strong after a successful trade and showed good gameplay, including a goal by Huberdeau. Meanwhile, New Jersey played without their leaders, Hughes and Toffoli, in their last match and lost 5-0. This significantly affected their performance, and it's unlikely they will be able to replicate their success. Betting on a total of 3.5 goals in the match could be a good option, but the odds will likely be lower for New Jersey. Overall, it seems that Calgary has a greater chance of winning this game.
According to the provided data, the New Jersey Devils team has weak performance this season, unable to replicate their success from last season. They concede an average of 3.8 goals in home games. Moreover, in 7 out of their last 9 home games, they have conceded at least three goals. This suggests that they might concede three more goals today. On the other hand, the Calgary Flames team shows strong offense in away games and ranks third in terms of goals scored (averaging 3.2 goals). They also achieved an important victory against Boston in their previous game, demonstrating good performance. The individual total of the away team has been successful in 8 out of their last 9 away games, indicating their ability to score goals on the road. Based on this information, it can be assumed that the Calgary Flames will be able to score at least three goals against the New Jersey Devils.
Both teams, the Devils and Flames, are facing each other after winning matches. The Devils recently crushed Colorado, while the Flames also defeated Boston. This indicates that both teams are in good form and motivated to show their strength. However, considering the teams' recent results and the lack of a high-scoring total in December, it can be assumed that the match will be low-scoring. Both teams will try to defend their goals and not take risks in attack. Therefore, I predict a total under in this match.
The meeting between the New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames promises to be high-scoring. Both teams play an open style of hockey and are very active in the offensive zone. Both teams currently sit in 11th place in their respective conferences and are fighting for a playoff spot. The Devils have been dealing with injuries, particularly on defense, which has affected their ability to prevent goals. However, in their last game, they managed to score 5 goals against Colorado. Calgary also has their fair share of injuries and their performance has been inconsistent. In head-to-head matchups, these teams tend to have high-scoring games. In the last 5 games, both teams have shown a propensity for high-scoring affairs. The Devils have hit the over total in 4 out of 5 games, and Calgary was able to score 4 goals in a game against Boston. Thus, a high-scoring game with a total of around 6-7 goals is predicted.