The Calgary Flames are sitting level with the Los Angeles Kings in a tie for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. The Flames are a big underdog on the road at New York tonight, and I expect them to give the Islanders a run for their money. The Isles have won seven of their last 10 overall, and five of those games were decided by just one goal.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Isles have won six of the last 10 meetings in this series, but five of those six games were decided by a single goal.

2. Goaltending - Jaroslav Halak has lost two of his last three stars, allowing 11 goals during those games. Jonas Hiller has been successful against the Isles, going 2-1 with a 1.88 GAA lifetime.

3. X-Factor - The Flames have won seven of their last 10 on the road, and seven of their last 10 visits to New York.

Selection: This is a play on the Calgary Flames +1.5