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Calgary Flames Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Chicago Blackhawks

In an upcoming matchup, the Calgary Flames and the Chicago Blackhawks are set to face off in the Windy City. Both teams are coming off previous games on Saturday night, with Calgary securing a 2-1 home victory over Los Angeles and Chicago falling 4-3 at home to Edmonton. The Flames currently hold a slight advantage in their 10 most recent meetings against the Blackhawks, with a record of 5-4-1 and winning their last two matchups. Calgary is the favored team heading into the game, opening with a -141 betting line that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flames -141 | Blackhawks +122
• Spread: Flames -1.5 (+175) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-206)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 59%.

Calgary vs Chicago Stats

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames won their second straight game by defeating the Los Angeles Kings in a low-scoring match at home. Despite being fifth in the Pacific Division with a record of 20-14-7, they are 12 points behind the top spot held by Vegas and six points behind the Kings for a playoff spot. Calgary struggles offensively, ranking 27th in the league in goals scored but ranks 14th in goals against. They have a 19.8% success rate on the power play and a 70.8% penalty killing rate. Their recent win against Los Angeles was secured with solid defensive play and goaltending, with Jonathan Huberdeau scoring the winning goal in the third period. Dustin Wolf made 31 saves in the win. Despite missing Connor Zary due to injury, Calgary is ranked 27th in offense, 16th in defense, and holds a 20-14-7 season record with a power ranking of 13.

Chicago Blackhawks Analysis

The Chicago Blackhawks faced a tough loss against the Oilers, marking their eighth defeat in their last 10 games. Currently, the Blackhawks are at the bottom of the Central Division with a 14-27-2 record, trailing 31 points behind the top team. Their offensive production ranks 29th in the league, averaging 2.56 goals per game, while their defense is tied for 28th, allowing an average of 3.42 goals per game. Despite being 12th in power play success and 6th in penalty killing, Chicago struggled to maintain their early lead against Edmonton and ultimately suffered a defeat. With key players like Craig Smith and Connor Murphy potentially returning to the lineup, the Blackhawks aim to turn their season around and improve their performance on the ice.

Calgary Flames Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Chicago Blackhawks

The Calgary Flames are on a winning streak, with two consecutive victories leading up to their upcoming road game. Despite their stronger record at home (14-6-3) compared to on the road (6-8-4) this season, the Flames are poised for success against a struggling Chicago team. Calgary has excelled defensively throughout the season, a strength that will be crucial in a match-up against a Blackhawks team that has struggled on both offense and defense, particularly in recent games. Following Chicago's loss to Edmonton on Saturday, it is clear that the Flames have the advantage going into this contest.

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