Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 3 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/03/2026, 12:15 AM ET

The Dallas Stars head north of the border to take on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, and the game will be televised on ESPN+. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. For more analysis on tonightโ€™s full NHL card, be sure to check out our latest free NHL picks for additional expert selections.

Stars Riding a Dominant Stretch

Dallas comes into this matchup with an impressive 36-14-9 overall record and an 18-7-6 mark on the road. The Stars have been one of the hottest teams in the league, recently winning over Nashville 3-2 in overtime, Seattle 4-1, St. Louis 5-4, Winnipeg 4-3 in overtime, and Utah 3-2. They are finding ways to win tight games and have shown strong late-game composure.

The Stars are averaging 3.32 goals per game while allowing just 2.71 goals against per contest. Despite generating only 25.7 shots per game, they are extremely efficient offensively. Defensively, they limit opponents to 26.7 shots per game, keeping pressure manageable on their back end.

Dallas has been elite on the power play, scoring 52 goals with a 30.1% conversion rate, one of the most efficient units in the league. Their penalty kill sits at 80.1% after allowing 36 power play goals. The combination of special teams efficiency and defensive structure has fueled this recent surge.

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Flames Searching for Consistency

Calgary enters this game at 24-28-7 overall with a respectable 15-10-4 home record. Recently, the Flames lost to Anaheim 3-2 in a shootout and to Los Angeles 2-0 but picked up wins over San Jose 4-1 and Edmonton 4-3. They also dropped a 4-2 decision to Toronto. Calgary has struggled to generate consistent offense but remains competitive at home.

The Flames are averaging 2.48 goals per game while allowing 2.93 goals against. They produce 29.0 shots per game and allow 29.2 shots per contest. Calgaryโ€™s power play has been a weakness, scoring just 28 goals with a 16.1% success rate.

On the penalty kill, they have been more reliable at 82.5%, allowing 29 power play goals. Calgary has also managed eight shorthanded goals this season, showing opportunistic play. However, their lack of consistent scoring could be problematic against a high-powered Dallas squad.

Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Pick

Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Pick

  • Pick: Dallas Stars Moneyline

Dallas has been one of the most complete teams in the league, especially during this recent winning stretch. Their power play advantage and defensive consistency give them a clear edge. While Calgary plays better at home, the Starsโ€™ depth and current form make them the stronger side in this matchup.

Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Total Pick

  • Pick: Under (if total is set at 6 or 6.5)

Calgary averages under 2.5 goals per game, and Dallas has been strong defensively, allowing just 2.71 goals per contest. I expect the Stars to control tempo and limit quality chances. Given Calgaryโ€™s offensive inconsistency, I lean toward a lower-scoring contest in this spot.

Final Score Prediction: Stars 3, Flames 2

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.

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