The Penguins will play the Flames on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 9:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames. The puck hits the ice on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have a 93.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Calgary Flames heading into this matchup with a 87.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 12-7-4 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Calgary Flames - The Calgary Flames start this game with a 13-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 13th (156) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Calgary Flames, currently rank 25th (127) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 15th (147) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Calgary Flames, they've given up 145 goals this season, ranking them 16th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 1-7 shootout win-loss record, with the Calgary Flames owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 23-14-11 record and the Calgary Flames hold a 21-23-5 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus! Penguins face Flames in crucial clash... Both teams seek a win to boost their standings... Pittsburgh Penguins with a slight edge in win percentage... Calgary Flames need a win to stay in playoff contention.
Penguins have more wins and points compared to Flames... Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins... Penguins have been playing solid hockey, but Flames are hungry for a win... Look out for player prop bets at BetRivers or BetMGM.
Calgary Flames have been struggling to find consistency this season... Penguins have a chance to capitalize on Flames' weaknesses... Consider placing a bet on this matchup at your favorite sportsbook... (Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com).
The game is set for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026... Don't miss out on this exciting matchup between the Penguins and Flames... Check out the game and player prop bets below... It's sure to be a magical and intense battle on the ice!
Best Penguins at Flames Odds
| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Calgary Flames are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Calgary Flames are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Penguins
Flames
1/21/26 9:38pm EST | -120+100 |
- Calgary Flames bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Calgary Flames is 50%.
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 54.55%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames Prop Bets
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Penguins
Flames
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/21/26 9:38pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Flames
Total Goals
PIT at CGY 1/21/26 9:38pm EST | 3 o -1023 u -135Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at CGY 1/21/26 9:38pm EST | 3 o -1183 u -115Bet |
Nazem Kadri
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at CGY 1/21/26 9:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at CGY 1/21/26 9:38pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 52 | 27 | 14 | 11 | 0.519 | 65 | 26 | 175 | 154 | +21.0 | 12-7-7 | 15-7-4 | 1-7 | 6-2-2 | W5 |
| Calgary Flames | 53 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 0.396 | 48 | 19 | 133 | 160 | -27.0 | 13-9-4 | 8-17-2 | 2-2 | 3-5-2 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Calgary Flames Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +6000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Flames | +50000 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Calgary Flames Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Calgary Flames NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 9:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Calgary Flames Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Calgary Flames Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 21, 2026 NHL Games
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- New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken - 1/21/26 9:38pm EST
- Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks - 1/21/26 10:08pm EST