The Calgary Flames (15-11-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-19-2, winners of three in a row) at Scotiabank Saddledome. The matchup on Saturday, December 21 begins at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 4-6-0 while totaling 26 goals against 31 goals conceded. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (21.4%).
Flames vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Flames 3, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-164)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames (15-11-7 overall) have a 5-7-12 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 11 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-1-6 record (good for 14 points).
- Looking at the five times this season the Flames finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
- Calgary has finished 1-5-2 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
- The Flames have scored at least three goals in 19 games (13-3-3, 29 points).
- In the 13 games when Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 5-3-5.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 10-2-3 (23 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Flames went 5-8-4 in those matchups (14 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 12-19-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 10 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-9-1 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 13 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (10-3-0).
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in nine games and registered eight points with a record of 4-5-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-7-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-12-2 in those matchups (18 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | 2.61 | Goals Scored | 2.52 | 29th |
| 17th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 19th |
| 11th | 29.3 | Shots | 25.4 | 30th |
| 25th | 29.6 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 23rd |
| 15th | 21.59% | Power Play % | 22.09% | 13th |
| 27th | 73.74% | Penalty Kill % | 85.42% | 3rd |
Flames vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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