Predictions New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames | NHL 17.01.26
Last Updated: Jan 19, 2026 12:49 AM
Saturday, 17 Jan 2026
NYI -112
New York Islanders
W
L
W
L
W
26-16-5
VS
3:00 PM
Calgary Flames
W
L
W
L
L
20-23-4
Game Winner
New York Islanders
Total Points
Under
5.5
Detailed Analysis
New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Game Analysis | 17-01-2026 | NHL
This regular-season matchup on January 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM MT at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, pits the New York Islanders (26-16-5) against the Calgary Flames (20-23-4). The Islanders enter as a formidable Eastern Conference contender, while the Flames are battling for consistency in the Western Conference.
New York Islanders Team Performance
The New York Islanders are demonstrating strong performance this season, reflected in their impressive record. Their success is largely built on a structured defensive system and elite goaltending, which consistently keeps them in games. Offensively, they rely heavily on their top-line talent, particularly Mathew Barzal, to generate scoring opportunities. However, their secondary scoring depth faces a challenge with a key forward sidelined, potentially impacting their ability to convert chances against a motivated home team.
New York Islanders Key Players
- Points: Mathew Barzal (38)
- Goals: Emil Heineman (14)
- Assists: Mathew Barzal (27)
Injury Report New York Islanders
- Bo Horvat (Out): The Islanders announced Friday that Horvat (lower body) is unlikely to join the team on its current road trip, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Calgary Flames Team Performance
The Calgary Flames have endured an inconsistent season, reflected in their sub-.500 record. While they show flashes of offensive potential, particularly from their veteran leadership, sustaining pressure and maintaining defensive solidity has been a recurring issue. Their goaltending has faced challenges, and the team often struggles to find reliable secondary scoring beyond their top contributors. Playing at home, they will look to leverage the energy of the crowd to disrupt the Islanders’ disciplined play.
Calgary Flames Key Players
- Points: Nazem Kadri (32)
- Goals: Matt Coronato (13)
- Assists: Nazem Kadri (24)
Injury Report Calgary Flames
- Martin Pospisil (Injured reserve): Pospisil (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve and assigned to AHL Calgary on Tuesday for an LTI conditioning loan.
Prediction: New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames
Considering the Islanders’ superior record and their defensively sound approach, they are predicted to win this contest. The absence of Bo Horvat is a notable factor, but the Islanders’ overall team structure and goaltending should be sufficient to overcome the Flames’ inconsistent offense. We anticipate a tight, low-scoring affair, leading to a prediction of away victory and the total goals going under the line of 5.5.
Last 5 Games: NYI
Form:
WLWLW
VS
@ Edmonton
W 1-0
PTS
26-16-5
GOL
Sorokin
AST
Sorokin
VS
@ Winnipeg
L 5-4
PTS
25-16-5
GOL
Sorokin
AST
Heineman
VS
@ Minnesota
W 4-3 OT
PTS
25-15-5
GOL
Sorokin
AST
Holmstrom
VS
@ Nashville
L 2-1 SO
PTS
24-15-5
GOL
Rittich
AST
Rittich
VS
vs New Jersey
W 9-0
PTS
24-15-4
GOL
Sorokin
AST
Sorokin
| Opponent | Result | Points | Goles | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ Edmonton | W 1-0 | 26-16-5 | Sorokin | Sorokin |
| @ Winnipeg | L 5-4 | 25-16-5 | Sorokin | Heineman |
| @ Minnesota | W 4-3 OT | 25-15-5 | Sorokin | Holmstrom |
| @ Nashville | L 2-1 SO | 24-15-5 | Rittich | Rittich |
| vs New Jersey | W 9-0 | 24-15-4 | Sorokin | Sorokin |
Last 5 Games: CGY
Form:
WLWLL
VS
@ Chicago
W 3-1
PTS
20-23-4
GOL
Cooley
AST
Backlund
VS
@ Columbus
L 5-3
PTS
19-23-4
GOL
Wolf
AST
Frost
VS
@ Pittsburgh
W 2-1
PTS
19-22-4
GOL
Cooley
AST
Cooley
VS
@ Boston
L 4-1
PTS
18-22-4
GOL
Wolf
AST
Zary
VS
@ Montreal
L 4-1
PTS
18-21-4
GOL
Wolf
AST
Farabee
| Opponent | Result | Points | Goles | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ Chicago | W 3-1 | 20-23-4 | Cooley | Backlund |
| @ Columbus | L 5-3 | 19-23-4 | Wolf | Frost |
| @ Pittsburgh | W 2-1 | 19-22-4 | Cooley | Cooley |
| @ Boston | L 4-1 | 18-22-4 | Wolf | Zary |
| @ Montreal | L 4-1 | 18-21-4 | Wolf | Farabee |
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