NHL Team, Flames, Achieve the Most Impressive Comeback
Calgary Flames Secure Exciting 4-3 Victory over Pittsburgh Penguins
On March 3rd, the Calgary Flames hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins in an electrifying NHL regular season match of the 2023/24 season. The game commenced at 06:00 Moscow time and was held at the "Scotiabank Saddledome" arena in Calgary, where over 19,000 spectators gathered.
The game started rather quietly, but the excitement surged towards the first intermission. Gudreau opened the scoring on the 17th minute. The Penguins responded, with Allére netting a power-play goal, assisted by Puustinen and Crosby, just 30 seconds prior to the end of the period.
During the second period, the home team scored once, courtesy of Šaraňovich. No further scoring events occurred in this period.
The third period began with the Penguins reclaiming the lead, with Carter scoring, assisted by Graves and Akkari. The Flames retaliated, with Kadri scoring in a power play, facilitated by Wiggin and Hanifin. Coleman then leveled the score, with Mangiapane and Baklund setting up the play. In the final minute, Šaraňovich sealed the win for the home team, with Baklund delivering the decisive assist, resulting in a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Flames.
Currently, the victorious Flames sit in ninth place in the West, fiercely competing for a playoff spot, having won their last five games. In contrast, the Penguins find themselves in 12th place in the East, having lost their last two matches.
NHL betting in Calgary typically features popular wagers like moneyline bets, puckline bets, and over/under bets. The Florida Panthers are currently favored to win the Stanley Cup, with odds around -105, followed by the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars [1][3].
Regarding local betting options, platforms like BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel offer a variety of NHL betting options for Calgary residents, providing real-time odds and often featuring promotions for new users [1][5]. For those preferring physical venues, casinos or other sportsbooks may offer betting options, but online platforms tend to offer more convenience for a broader range of bets.
[1] Accessed March 4, 2023. https://www.betmgm.com[2] Accessed March 4, 2023. https://www.sportsbookreview.com[3] Accessed March 4, 2023. https://www.fanduel.com[5] Accessed March 4, 2023. https://www.betmGM.com/promotions
The Calgary Flames, having won their match against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a thrilling 4-3 score, have now won their last five games and are fiercely competing for a playoff spot in the NHL's Western Conference. With the victory, the Flames are currently offering exciting betting opportunities for hockey fans, including moneyline bets on future NHL games and the possibility of a strong run in the playoffs.