Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost return to Philly after trade with mixed emotions: ‘I think it will be a little weird’
The Flyers traded the homegrown Farabee and Frost on Jan. 31 for Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, and two draft picks.
The Calgary Flames (28-23-9) have had a rough road trip, losing some tough contests to some elite opponents. Tonight, they face the Philadelphia Flyers, a team that ranks below them within their respective divisions and the overall standings.
It’s been several months since these two clubs met, as the Flyers visited the Saddledome on Oct. 12, the Flames’ second game of the season. Calgary started the season on a four-game win streak, which included a 6-3 victory over Philadelphia.
Somehow, the Flames find themselves in the last playoff spot despite going 3-5-1 in their last ten contests, getting outscored 29-18, and scoring just one goal in their past three games.
Meanwhile, the Flyers, who are also fighting for their own playoff spot, are just 4-4-2 in their last ten contests, with a goal differential of just minus-3 at 29-27. Interestingly, Philadelphia is 3-for-20 on the power-play, while opponents are also 3-for-20 during this stretch.
Calgary starter – Dustin Wolf
Season: 36 GP / 20-12-4 / 2.58 GAA / .913 SV%
Career: 54 GP / 28-19-5 / 2.72 GAA / .908 SV%
Last 5: 1-2-2 / 2.60 GAA / .910 SV%
vs. Opponent: 1-0-0 / 2.00 GAA / .933 SV%
Philadelphia starter – Samuel Ersson
Season: 34 GP / 18-10-4 / 2.82 GAA / .893 SV%
Career: 97 GP / 47-32-11 / 2.85 GAA / .893 SV%
Last 5: 3-0-2 / 2.80 GAA / .901 SV%
vs. Opponent: 1-0-0 / 3.05 GAA / .925 SV%
– Tuesday will mark the first time Jakob Pelletier will face the Flames, the team that drafted him 26th overall at the 2019 Draft. Moreover, it’s the first time Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost will face the Flyers, who drafted each of them in the first round. Emotions will be overflowing.
– The Flames have one goal in the last ten periods and now have the lowest GF/GP in the NHL. Days ahead of the trade deadline, what kind of performance does this team have left in the tank during the second to last game of the lengthy road trip?
– Calgary controls their playoff destiny with 22 games left, the same amount as the Vancouver Canucks. However, two other teams are in the wild card race. Can the Flames take care of business against a team below them in the standings?
Calgary
4th Pacific Division
2nd Wildcard
8th Western Conference
18th NHL
Philadelphia
6th Atlantic Division
7th Wildcard
13th Western Conference
24th NHL
Goals: Jonathan Huberdeau (22) / Travis Konecny (22)
Assists: MacKenzie Weegar (27) / Travis Konecny (41)
Points: Jonathan Huberdeau & Nazem Kadri (44) / Travis Konecny (63)
PIM: Brayden Pachal (80) / Garnet Hathaway (48)
PPG: Jonathan Huberdeau (7) / Travis Konecny (8)
SOG: Nazem Kadri (202) / Travis Konecny & Owen Tippett (143)
Per the Flames staff at NHL.com, here’s a breakdown of tonight’s lineup. (Subject to change)
FORWARDS
Jonathan Huberdeau — Nazem Kadri — Matt Coronato
Blake Coleman — Mikael Backlund — Joel Farabee
Yegor Sharangovich — Morgan Frost — Martin Pospisil
Ryan Lomberg — Kevin Rooney — Connor Zary
DEFENCE
Joel Hanley — Mackenzie Weegar
Kevin Bahl — Rasmus Andersson
Jake Bean — Brayden Pachal
GOALIES
Dan Vladar
Dustin Wolf
SCRATCHES
Adam Klapka, Ilya Solovyov, Daniil Miromanov
Tonight’s game starts at 5:00 p.m. MT and is available on NBCSP, SN, and Sportsnet+.
Between the Pipes
Conversation Starters
Where Are They Now?
Flames & Flyers Leaders
Flames vs Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
Although Matt Coronato has gone quiet on the scoresheet recently for Calgary, the young winger offers sneaky value to make his mark in Philly.
This article contains predictions for an old game!
The Calgary Flames’ offense has let them down coming out of the 4 Nations break, scoring just seven goals over five games.
Now set to play the Philadelphia Flyers, I expect the road team to put forth a better offensive showing this time around, with Matt Coronato playing a key role in my Flames vs. Flyers predictions.
Let’s dive deeper with my NHL picks for March 4.
My Flames pick
Matt Coronato Over 0.5 points (+115 at BET99)
My Flames analysis
Matt Coronato has just one point over his last six games, but it’s not for a lack of opportunity. Coronato has generated 27 shot attempts and 16 scoring chances, slotting him behind only Nazem Kadri amongst Calgary Flames forwards.
The Flames have found the back of the net during Coronato’s minutes as well. They’ve scored five goals with Coronato on the ice over the last six games, and he’s somehow only factored into one of them.
There can be noise over small samples, but Coronato’s individual points percentage on the season is 59.62%, meaning he factors into just under 60% of the goals he’s on the ice for. His IPP during this rut sits at 20%.
What’s important is the Flames are creating when he’s on the ice, and plenty of the chances are coming off of his stick. So long as that continues, the points should follow.
While the Philadelphia Flyers are a strong defensive team in terms of limiting shots, the same can’t be said of goals. They have allowed the 7th most goals per game this season.
Although Samuel Ersson has performed better in goal of late, he still owns a .894 SV% on the year and an .893 mark through nearly 100 career games. He is not a goaltender to avoid targeting.
This is a nice spot to buy low on a quality offensive player who is due for a little puck luck.
Matt Coronato Over 0.5 points
Matvei Michkov Over 0.5 points
Flames +1.5
Matvei Michkov is a very streaky player. When he’s hot, he’s hot, and he’s cooking right now. The dynamic rookie has produced 10 points over his past six games, putting forth four multi-point performances along the way.
Michkov is not used to the rigors of an NHL season and the grind that comes from playing so many games. His high while playing professionally in the KHL was 47 games — a number he’s already blown past. The extra rest is important for Michkov, as the Russian winger has hit the scoresheet in eight of 11 games following two days off.
With Dustin Wolf between the pipes, I love Calgary’s chances of keeping this game tight. He owns terrific numbers on the season and rarely gets blown up, allowing for the Flames to hang around almost every night.
The Flames should be able to provide him some run support against Ersson, giving the Flames great odds of keeping this one within a score.
Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies.
Bet on the NHL at BET99!
One of Canada’s best sportsbooks for hockey betting, join BET99 and get up to $1,500 bonus bets back if your first bet doesn’t win when using our BET99 promo code COVERSBONUS!
*Not available in Ontario. 19+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Teams
Moneyline
Total
Puck Line
Calgary
+125
o 5.5
+110
+1.5
-200
Philadelphia
+1200
u 5.5
-101
+1.5
+100
View Matchup
View all NHL odds
Odds courtesy of BET99
Calgary has covered a +1.5 spread in 10 straight games against Philadelphia. Find more NHL betting trends for Flames vs. Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers
Player Position Status
Garnet Hathaway RW
Day To Day – Upper-body
Reported: Tue, March 4
Ryan Ellis D
Out – Back
Reported: Mon, October 7
Calgary Flames
Player Position Status
Justin Kirkland C
Out For Season – Lower-body
Reported: Wed, December 4
Anthony Mantha RW
Out For Season – Lower-Body
Reported: Mon, November 11
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.
If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
Flames vs Flyers prediction
Flames vs Flyers same-game parlay (SGP)
Flames vs Flyers odds
Flames vs Flyers trend
How to watch Oilers vs Ducks
Flames vs Flyers latest injuries
Pages related to this topic
On this page
Flames vs Flyers live odds
Flames vs Flyers opening odds
Upcoming Picks
Popular Content
US sports betting
Canadian sports betting
| Location | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Tuesday, 3-4-2025 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet West |
