T.M. Selection: Calgary Flames.

A great spot wager here on Calgary, as in my opinion this line could/should be a lot higher. New Jersey has won five straight. It's coming off a 4-3 win at Edmonton on Thursday, but I believe it'll finally have a letdown here in this difficult road venue. OVerall the Devils average 3.64 GPG, while allowing 2.55. The FLames come in desperate to snap a three-game home slide, most recently falling 4-1 to Nashville (note though that Calgary is 7-2 in its last nine after three or more straight losses in a row.) Calgary hits the road for three straight tough Eastern games after this at the Isles, the Devils and Boston, which clearly puts added importance onto tonight's contest. It's a pivotal early season "gut check" for the Flames here, and I expect them to deliver.

T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Calgary.