The Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames will face off in the NHL on Wednesday night. These Canadian teams are moving in two different directions going into this matchup from Scotiabank Saddledome. The Habs are playing very well early in the season, while the Flames are struggling to find their footing both at home and on the road. Before the puck drops in Calgary, continue reading to get my Canadiens vs Flames prediction for Wednesday night.
Our Canadiens vs Flames Pick
- Pick: Canadiens Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Match-up: Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames
- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Canadiens vs Flames Odds
| Moneyline | Puckline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal –125, Calgary +105 | Montreal –1.5 (+190), Calgary +1.5 (–265) | Over/Under 5.5 |
Key Storylines
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The Canadiens have won five of their last six games. They most recently earned a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres by scoring three third-period goals to pull away. Their offense is humming and they are tied for the highest point total in the Eastern Conference early in the season.
The Flames are 1-6-0 and have been outperformed in nearly every phase of the game. Their opponents are outscoring them thanks to an offense that is averaging just 1.57 goals per game. The Flames’ last game was a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Despite holding the lead going into the third period, the Flames could not finish the job and will be desperate to bounce back.
Goaltending
Montreal’s rookie netminder, Jakub Dobes, has posted a sparkling save percentage of .939 and goals-against average of 1.64. He has been a reliable option in net alongside Samuel Montembeault. The Flames’ expected starter is Dustin Wolf. Wolf has a 3.91 GAA and .867 save percentage in his outings this year. He has been far below league averages for starters.
Key skaters
The Canadiens are getting excellent contributions from center Nick Suzuki. He has amassed 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) in his last six games. Cole Caulfield leads the Habs with five goals early on. Veteran center Nazem Kadri has managed four points (all assists) in Calgary’s games this season and remains a driving force for their offense. But his supporting cast has yet to deliver much of anything.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | Over 0.5 Assists |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Nazem Kadri (CGY) | Over 0.5 Assists |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of two regular-season meetings scheduled between these teams this season.
- Both teams are 2-5 on the puckline this season.
- The Flames are 4-2-1 on over/unders this season.
- Montreal is 3-2-2 on over/unders entering Wednesday’s action.
Canadiens vs Flames Model Projection
Score Projection: Montreal 4 – Calgary 2
Win Probability: Montreal 68%, Calgary 32%
Final Thoughts
It is hard to justify backing the Calgary Flames given what we’ve seen from them of late. Montreal has a significant advantage offensively going into this game and that should help them to get the job done on Wednesday night. I’ll take the Canadiens to win on the road and to prolong the miserable start for the Flames.
