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
Game outlook
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 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.