Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: NHL Network, SN West, FDSW
A Pacific Division battle between two middling teams features the Calgary Flames visiting the Los Angeles Kings in a late-Saturday West Coast matchup. Both clubs are outside the playoff picture (Flames 7th Pacific, Kings 5th Pacific), with Calgary showing slight signs of life post-Olympic break while the Kings are mired in a deep slump and desperately need points to salvage their season.
Team Context
- Flames: 24-27-6 (54 points), 7th Pacific. Negative goal differential (-27 overall), road struggles (9-17-2 away), middling offense (~2.5 GF/G) but improved goaltending lately.
- Kings: 23-21-14 (60 points), 5th Pacific. Slightly better points total but poor recent metrics; home record mediocre (8-13-7), allowing high goals against in slumps.
Recent Form
Flames snapped a rough stretch with a strong 4-1 road win over the San Jose Sharks on Feb. 26 (post-break opener; Nazem Kadri scored twice, Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund added goals, Dustin Wolf made 34 saves). They’ve shown better structure and secondary scoring, going 2-0 in their immediate post-break push after earlier February inconsistencies.
Kings are in freefall, dropping their last 5 games including a humiliating 1-8 home loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Feb. 26 (McDavid and Draisaitl dominated; Kings allowed 8 goals on poor defensive effort). Prior to that, losses to Vegas (4-6) and others highlight goaltending and defensive breakdowns. Last 10 games reflect a 1-5 or worse stretch, with offense sputtering.
Injury Report
Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau (LW) – Hip, IR/out for season.
- Jake Bean (D) – Undisclosed, IR/day-to-day.
- Samuel Honzek (LW) – Upper-body, IR/out (surgery earlier).
- Blake Coleman (LW) – Upper-body, out indefinitely.
Dustin Wolf expected to start in net after strong performance vs. Sharks.
Kings
- Kevin Fiala (RW) – Fractured leg, IR/out for season.
- Drew Doughty (D) – Lower-body, day-to-day/questionable.
- Joel Armia (RW) – Upper-body, day-to-day.
- Kyle Burroughs (D) – Upper-body, IR.
Goaltending tandem (likely Cam Talbot or David Rittich) under pressure after recent collapses.
Key Player Matchups
- Goaltending: Dustin Wolf (CGY – 34 saves in last start, strong vs. Pacific foes) vs. Kings’ tandem (high GAA in slump). Edge to Calgary if Wolf stays hot.
- Top Centers: Nazem Kadri (CGY – 2 goals in last game, veteran leader) vs. Anze Kopitar (LA – playmaking anchor) or Phillip Danault. Kadri’s recent form pivotal.
- Scoring Wings: Connor Zary/Mikael Backlund (CGY – depth contributors) vs. Quinton Byfield/Adrian Kempe (LA – speed threats). Kings missing Fiala’s finish hurts.
- Defense: Flames’ mobile group vs. Kings’ Doughty (if playing) and Mikey Anderson. Calgary’s road PK improved; LA vulnerable lately.
Special teams: Flames solid PK (~82%); Kings’ PP middling but struggling to convert during skid.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Flames have the edge in recent meetings: Calgary 6-1 SU in last 7 vs. Los Angeles (including prior seasons). Specific 2025-26 results show Calgary competitive or winning in matchups.
Betting Trends
- Total: Recent Flames games lower-scoring with Wolf; Kings allowing high but offense down (under in several slumps).
- Other Trends: Flames 6-1 SU last 7 vs. LA; Kings 1-5 SU last 6 overall. Calgary strong ATS as road dogs in spots; under trends in February games for both.
This shapes up as a bounce-back spot for the Flames against a reeling Kings team. Calgary’s recent structure and goaltending give them upset potential on the road, while LA needs a response but faces key absences and confidence issues.
Game Odds
Calgary Flames 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 166
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 27, 2026
