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Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 15-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Los Angeles Kings 3-2 Calgary Flames
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The Los Angeles Kings host the Calgary Flames on November 15 in an NHL matchup between two teams struggling to find consistency. Los Angeles sits 14th in the standings with 12 points from 12 games, while Calgary occupies 12th with 17 points from 18 games. Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities in recent outings, raising questions about their ability to tighten up when it matters most.
Team form
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles has won just 3 of their last 12 games, a concerning stretch that includes four defeats in five recent matches. The Kings managed a 5-2 victory over Washington on October 20, but that remains an outlier in an otherwise bleak run. Over their last five games, they have scored 9 goals while conceding 15, averaging 1.8 per game offensively and 3.0 defensively. Losses to New Jersey (1-3), Boston (1-4), Edmonton (1-4) and Florida (1-2) suggest systemic issues both in attack and in preventing opposition chances.
Calgary Flames
Calgary's recent form is equally troubling, with only one win in their last five outings. The Flames beat Anaheim 4-2 on October 14, but have otherwise struggled badly. A 2-6 defeat to Vegas and a 3-7 loss to Colorado highlight a defence that is leaking goals at an alarming rate. Over the same five-game window, Calgary has conceded 25 goals while scoring 12—a 5.0 goals-against average that ranks among the league's worst. This defensive frailty will be severely tested against a Kings side that, despite recent struggles, showed offensive capability in their win over Washington.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in recent records, meaning this matchup carries no prior context from recent encounters.
Key factors
The critical variable here is defensive stability. Both teams have been porous at the back, but Los Angeles has the advantage of playing at home, where teams typically tighten their structure. Calgary's 5.0 goals-against average over five games is particularly alarming and suggests they may struggle to contain the Kings' attack, limited though it has been. Conversely, Los Angeles's 3.0 goals-against average, while poor, is marginally better than Calgary's catastrophic recent numbers. Special teams and goaltending will likely prove decisive; whichever team can limit high-danger chances and convert on their opportunities should prevail.
Prediction
The Kings are favoured despite their poor recent record, primarily because they hold the home advantage and Calgary's defensive record is substantially worse. Los Angeles's win over Washington suggests they retain offensive capability when circumstances align. Calgary's inability to stop opponents—conceding 25 goals in five games—makes them vulnerable to a Kings team playing at home. Los Angeles emerges as the favoured side, reflecting both the home-ice advantage and Calgary's defensive collapse.
Back the Los Angeles Kings to win. They are the favoured side in this matchup, and while both teams have defensive concerns, Calgary's recent vulnerability is more pronounced. The Flames' 5.0 goals-against average over their last five games is unsustainable and suggests they will struggle to contain the Kings at home. Los Angeles should be able to generate enough offence to secure victory, though the margin may be modest given both teams' recent inconsistency.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minnesota Wild | 21 | 13 | 3 | 32 |
| 2 |  Edmonton Oilers | 20 | 11 | 3 | 31 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 11 | 5 | 28 |
| 4 |  Nashville Predators | 19 | 8 | 4 | 25 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 11 | 6 | 25 |
| 6 |  Dallas Stars | 17 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 |  Anaheim Ducks | 19 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 8 |  Utah Mammoth | 19 | 8 | 8 | 21 |
| 9 |  Seattle Kraken | 17 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
| 10 |  Winnipeg Jets | 19 | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| 11 |  St. Louis Blues | 18 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
| 12 |  San Jose Sharks | 21 | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 13 |  Calgary Flames | 19 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 16 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 1 | 16 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 20 | 14 | 3 | 32 |
| 2 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 11 | 4 | 28 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens | 19 | 8 | 3 | 28 |
| 4 |  New Jersey Devils | 20 | 9 | 6 | 28 |
| 5 |  Boston Bruins | 19 | 10 | 5 | 27 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 20 | 9 | 6 | 26 |
| 7 |  New York Rangers | 20 | 11 | 8 | 23 |
| 8 |  Florida Panthers | 19 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
| 9 |  Washington Capitals | 17 | 8 | 7 | 20 |
| 10 |  Buffalo Sabres | 18 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 17 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 12 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 19 | 3 | 10 | 16 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 21 | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 17 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
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