The NHL schedule on Saturday features a matchup between the Calgary Flames (15-11-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (12-19-2), starting at 4:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Saddledome and broadcast on ESPN+. The Flames are ninth (with 37 points) and the Blackhawks 15th (26 points) in the Western Conference.
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Flames vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Flames' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 21.59% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.74% | 27th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.52 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 20th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 22.09% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.42% | 4th |
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Flames vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Flames
- A productive offensive player this season for Calgary, Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded 23 points.
- With 11 goals and 10 assists, Nazem Kadri is one of the top contributors for Calgary with his 21 points (0.6 per game).
- Connor Zary has contributed 18 points for Calgary in 33 games this season, scoring on 10.4% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 11 assists.
- As Calgary's top goalie, Daniel Vladar has recorded 6 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 53 goals with 412 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has collected seven goals and 19 assists in 33 games for Chicago, good for 26 points.
- Teuvo Teravainen has scored 21 total points (0.6 per game) this campaign. He has seven goals and 14 assists.
- Ryan Donato's 11 goals and eight assists add up to 19 points this season.
- Petr Mrazek is 7-11-1 this season, collecting 517 saves and allowing 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (27th in the league).
Flames vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Flames
Justin Kirkland: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Anthony Mantha: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Andrei Kuzmenko: Questionable (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Alec Martinez: Out (Neck),
Craig Smith: Out (Back),
Seth Jones: Questionable (Foot)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Panthers | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Bruins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Senators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Kraken | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Stars | - | Home |