NHL Puck Betting Action: Flames vs. Canucks Free Pick

Long time rivals meet as the Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks in National Hockey League action tonight. Normal at the top of the Western Conference Pacific standings, the Flames currently sit last, while the Canucks are just above them in fourth.

Puck drop with this puck betting action is slated for Monday, November 1, 2011, at 9:30 PM ET from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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NHL Game Day Preview: Canucks @ Flames

Both of these clubs stumbled out of the gate, and now themselves in catch-up mode. Even though the NHL schedule is a long one at 84 games, teams can’t afford to fall back of the pack if they hope to make the NHL playoffs.

Vancouver (5-5-1) appear to be suffering from a Stanley Cup hangover, as the Canucks looks like anything but contenders right now. There big 7-4 won over the Washington Capitols may have been just what the doctor ordered as they try to right the ship.

Calgary (4-4-1) couldn’t buy a win this season until they returned home and settled into their recent six game home stand. After opening with a 2-4-1 record, the Flames have won two straight with victories over St. Louis and Colorado.

NHL Puck Betting Lines: Flames vs. Canucks Free Pick

LIVE NHL puck wagering action is available tonight in the sportsbook at the Boodog.com sports betting website. That’s where we turn for the betting lines for our Flames vs. Canucks Free Pick!

Over the last ten games, Vancouver has owned Calgary in this bitter rivalry of Western Canadian teams. The Canucks have an 8-2 straight up record against the Flames, including four straight wins on Saddledome ice. That said, Calgary is the hotter of the two clubs right now.

With both teams struggling, this could be a turning point in the season for both clubs. There’s no love lost between these two and three of the four games have been decided by just one goal.

>>> Take CAL over VAN with +1.5 (-265) on the Bodog Puck Line <<<