The Islanders will play the Flames on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 3:08 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 New York Islanders and Calgary Flames. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 17th, 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 New York Islanders currently have a 93.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Calgary Flames heading into this matchup with a 85.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away New York Islanders - The New York Islanders have a 12-8-3 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the New York Islanders now rank 8th for away team losses.
- Home Calgary Flames - The Calgary Flames start this game with a 12-7-2 record as a home team. That puts them 6th 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 New York Islanders rank 15th (139) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Calgary Flames, currently rank 21st (122) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 25th (130) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Calgary Flames, they've given up 141 goals this season, ranking them 18th 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 New York Islanders have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Calgary Flames owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 26-16-5 record and the Calgary Flames hold a 20-23-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...on January 17th, Islanders face Flames in crucial showdown...check standings before game starts.
Islanders have 26 wins, Flames have 20 wins...performance trends key to matchup...Islanders with 0.553 win percentage, Flames with 0.426 win percentage.
Will Islanders continue strong season?...or will Flames pull off upset win...review stats before game starts.
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Don't miss the magical showdown...Islanders vs. Flames...tune in for an enchanted evening.
Best Islanders at Flames Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Calgary Flames |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite New York Islanders |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Calgary Flames are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the -110 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 New York Islanders are -1.5 +210 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Calgary Flames are +1.5 -285 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Islanders
Flames
1/17/26 3:08pm EST | -110-110 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 52.38%.
- Calgary Flames bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Calgary Flames is 52.38%.
New York Islanders at Calgary Flames Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Islanders
Flames
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/17/26 3:08pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Flames
Total Goals
NYI at CGY 1/17/26 3:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
NYI at CGY 1/17/26 3:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Anders Lee
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at CGY 1/17/26 3:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Mathew Barzal
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at CGY 1/17/26 3:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Nazem Kadri
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at CGY 1/17/26 3:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 52 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 0.538 | 61 | 24 | 150 | 146 | +4.0 | 14-9-2 | 14-10-3 | 4-5 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Calgary Flames | 52 | 21 | 25 | 6 | 0.404 | 48 | 19 | 132 | 156 | -24.0 | 13-9-4 | 8-16-2 | 2-2 | 3-5-2 | OT1 |
New York Islanders & 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.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Flames | +50000 Bet |
New York Islanders & 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 New York Islanders 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 Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 3:08 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 New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders 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 17, 2026 NHL Games
- Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres - 1/17/26 12:38pm EST
- New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers - 1/17/26 1:08pm EST
- Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth - 1/17/26 5:10pm EST
- Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks - 1/17/26 8:08pm EST
- Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST
- Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST
- Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST