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Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames Set to Face off in Crucial Western Conference Matchup, Flames Favored to Win

The Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames are set to face off in a key Western Conference matchup on Thursday. The Ducks are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, coming off a victory over the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, the Flames are currently in third place in the race for a wild card spot, looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Both teams will be missing key players for the game. Calgary is favored to win with a betting line of -163. Check out our detailed prediction for this exciting matchup and place your NHL bets accordingly. Get ready for some intense hockey action between these two rivals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +140 | Flames -163
• Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-180) | Flames -1.5 (+153)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 62%.

Anaheim vs Calgary Stats

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are currently ranked 25th in offense, scoring an average of 2.77 goals per game, and 21st in defense, allowing an average of 3.15 goals per game. They have a power ranking of 31 and a record of 33-33-8 this season. Additionally, the Ducks have struggled on both their power play and penalty kill, ranking 31st and 29th respectively. Leading scorers for Anaheim include Mason McTavish, Frank Vatrano, and Leo Carlsson with 20 goals each, while Troy Terry leads in assists and points. Goalie Lukas Dostal has a record of 22-20-6 with a 3.01 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.

Calgary Flames Analysis

According to recent statistics, the Calgary Flames are currently in a challenging position with a power ranking of 20. In terms of offensive capabilities, they are ranked 29th in the league, averaging 2.62 goals per game. However, on defense, they rank 15th, conceding an average of 2.96 goals per game. The team's overall record stands at 35-27-12. The Flames have been struggling in recent matchups against Anaheim, losing all three games. Key players for Calgary include Nazem Kadri, who leads in goals scored with 30, and MacKenzie Weegar, who leads in assists with 35. Goalie Dustin Wolf has a record of 24-16-6, with a GAA of 2.67 and a save percentage of .909.

Anaheim Ducks in Danger of Missing Playoffs as Calgary Flames Gain Ground

The Anaheim Ducks are currently facing a challenging situation as they are in danger of missing out on postseason play, trailing the second wild card spot by a significant margin with only eight games left in the regular season. In contrast, the Calgary Flames are in a more favorable position, being within striking distance of the final wild card spot with the same number of games remaining. Anaheim has struggled in recent away games, losing four out of their last five matchups on the road, including six out of nine against Calgary specifically. The Flames have demonstrated dominance over the Ducks, winning six out of their last seven meetings. Calgary boasts a goals against average of 2.9, ranking 17th in the NHL, while Anaheim is slightly behind at 22nd with 3.1. Calgary has seen strong goaltending performances from both Dustin Wolf and Dan Vlader this season, with Wolf expected to start in net.

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