Filip Gustavsson (9-3-2, 2.07 GAA, .926 SV%) is an under-the-radar Vezina Trophy candidate, and Dan Vladar has been a respectable backup for the Flames. He has a .922 SV% in his last four outings.

The Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames will meet in what could be a defensive battle. Both teams are in surprising positions in their respective divisions and doing it with some old-school, tight-checking systems.

The Winnipeg Jets (16-3-0) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-10-4) in 1 of 2 games around the league Friday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Jets vs.

Analyzing Friday’s Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks hit the road as they face the Philadelphia Flyers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blackhawks-Flyers prediction and pick. The Blackhawks come into the game sitting at 7-12-1 on the year but have won just one of their last four games overall.

So far, so good for the Rangers with regard to their four-game West Coast road swing, as they have earned regulation wins over the Kraken and Canucks. They look to keep their undefeated run going Thursday as they face off against the overachieving Calgary Flames.