This is an 8* play on the Edmonton Oilers.

Calgary lost in four games in the first round to Anaheim in the playoffs last year, while Edmonton lost in seven games to the Ducks in the second. These teams played four times last year and the Oilers came out on top in all four.

The Flames: Calgary averaged just 2.71 GPG last year, ranked 17th, while conceding 2.67, which was ranked 14th. Goaltender Mike Smith was 19-35 with a 2.92 GAA last season, but is expected to post better numbers for his new team with maybe the best defensive unit in the league in front of him.

The Oilers: Edmonton averages 2.96 GPG last season, while ranked eighth in goals allowed in conceding 2.52. Cam Talbot gets the nod between the pipes, he was 42-30 with a 2.39 GAA last year, including 23-15 with a 2.32 GAA at home. Connor McDavid had 30 goals last year and led the league with 100 total points.

The bottom line: We like Talbot over Smith. Simple as that. Lay the price, play on the OILERS.

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