*8* PUCK-LINE play on Flames.

The LA Kings are still one of the top teams in the Western Conference, and they'll be a big gigantic favorite at home to Calgary tonight. This could be a tough spot for the Kings, playing a team that doesn't really pose a threat in the playoff race, in their first game back from a grueling seven game road trip. My money is on the visitors on the puckline.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Kings were 3-3-1 on their recent road trip, and four of their last five games were decided by just one goal. These teams have split the last 10 head to head meetings, and five of those games were decided by a single goal.

2. Johnny Hockey - The Flames leading scorer has a history of lighting up the Kings, with four goals and four assists in six career games against the Kings. He has a goal and five assists over his last five games.

3. X-Factor - The Flames starting netminder has owned the Kings, with a record of 4-1-1 with a 2.02 GAA in his last six versus LA.

Selection: This is a play on the Calgary Flames +1.5 (8*)