For those looking to bet on the upcoming matchup between the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, is Mikael Backlund a player who is a good bet to find the back of the net? We analyze all the numbers in the piece below.

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Will Mikael Backlund score a goal against the Islanders?

Odds to score a goal this game: +300 (Bet $10 to win $30.00 if he scores a goal)

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Backlund stats and insights

  • In one of 16 games so far this season, Backlund has scored, and he had more than one goal in that game.
  • This is his first matchup of the season against the Islanders.
  • Backlund has zero points on the power play.
  • He has a 4.5% shooting percentage, attempting 2.8 shots per game.

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Islanders defensive stats

  • The Islanders have conceded 51 goals in total (3.2 per game), which ranks 16th in the NHL in goals allowed.
  • So far this season, the Islanders have shut out opponents three times. They are averaging 19.4 hits and 17.6 blocked shots per game.

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Backlund recent games

Date Opponent Points Goals Assists Time On Ice Home/Away Result
11/16/2023 Canucks 1 0 1 19:14 Home W 5-2
11/14/2023 Canadiens 0 0 0 20:20 Away W 2-1
11/11/2023 Senators 0 0 0 19:35 Away L 4-1
11/10/2023 Maple Leafs 1 0 1 20:06 Away L 5-4 SO
11/7/2023 Predators 0 0 0 20:32 Home W 4-2
11/4/2023 Kraken 2 2 0 17:46 Away W 6-3
11/1/2023 Stars 0 0 0 17:54 Home L 4-3
10/29/2023 Oilers 0 0 0 20:59 Away L 5-2
10/26/2023 Blues 0 0 0 17:27 Home L 3-0
10/24/2023 Rangers 1 0 1 21:29 Home L 3-1

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Flames vs. Islanders game info

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NHL Network and MSGSN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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