The Vancouver Canucks (17-10-8) are set to clash with the Calgary Flames (17-12-7) at the Scotiabank Saddledome on New Year's Eve in what promises to be an intriguing Pacific Division matchup.
Both teams enter the contest with recent struggles, as the Canucks have managed just three wins in their last ten games, while the Flames are coming off a 3-0 shutout loss to Vegas.
The head-to-head history between these teams this season has been evenly matched, with each squad claiming one victory in their previous two encounters at Rogers Arena.
The Flames' impressive 12-4-3 home record will be tested against the Canucks' strong 10-3-2 road performance, setting the stage for an compelling battle.
Special teams could prove decisive, with Vancouver's superior penalty-killing unit facing Calgary's struggling short-handed squad, which ranks among the league's bottom four.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare for their first meeting at the Saddledome this season, both teams will be looking to end the year on a high note and gain valuable points in the tight divisional race.
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks: who will win?
For tonight's Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 53.33% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Calgary Flames: 53.33% win probability
- Home ice advantage (17 wins in 36 games played)
- Better defensive record (110 goals against vs Canucks' 112)
- More consistent performance (Recent form LWWLL vs Canucks' LWLLL)
Vancouver Canucks: 46.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost 3 of last 5 games - LWLLL)
- Defensive struggles (112 goals against in 35 games)
- Road game disadvantage (17-10 overall record suggests road struggles)
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Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks odds
| Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -110 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -108 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Calgary Flames have won 17 out of 36 matches this season.
- 2The Vancouver Canucks have won 17 out of 35 matches this season.
- 3With 41 points, the Calgary Flames holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Vancouver Canucks's 42 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks form
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
Calgary Flames
33%
Vancouver Canucks
67%
Nov 13, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 1
Calgary Flames
Oct 10, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
5 : 6
Calgary Flames
Sep 29, 2024
Calgary Flames
4 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Sep 26, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 3
Calgary Flames
Apr 17, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 1
Calgary Flames
Mar 24, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 2
Calgary Flames
