The Calgary Flames (24-18-7) welcome the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6) to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday night in what promises to be an intriguing Pacific Division matchup.
The Ducks arrive riding a three-game winning streak, including an impressive 6-4 victory over Seattle, while the Flames look to snap a two-game skid following their recent 3-1 loss to Washington.
Troy Terry leads Anaheim's offense with 39 points, while Calgary counters with Jonathan Huberdeau's team-leading 36 points and the steady goaltending of Dustin Wolf, who boasts a solid .915 save percentage.
Recent history favors the home team, with Calgary holding an 8-2-0 record in their last ten meetings against Anaheim and already leading this season's series 1-0.
The contrast between Anaheim's surging offense, averaging 5.33 goals in their last three games, and Calgary's typically stingy defense, which ranks 14th in the league allowing 2.96 goals per game, sets the stage for a compelling contest.
Hockey fans will be watching closely to see if the Flames can leverage their historical dominance over the Ducks or if Anaheim's recent momentum will prove too strong to contain in this pivotal January matchup.
Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks: who will win?
For tonight's Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 56.67% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Calgary Flames: 56.67% win probability
- Better overall record (24 wins vs 21 wins)
- Superior goal differential (-13 vs -28)
- Strong recent form (LLWWW vs WWWLL)
Anaheim Ducks: 43.33% win probability
- Lower points total (48 points vs 55 points)
- Poor defensive record (157 goals against)
- Inconsistent scoring (129 goals for, ranked 14th in conference)
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Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks odds
| Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -170 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +150 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Calgary Flames have won 24 out of 49 matches this season.
- 2The Anaheim Ducks have won 21 out of 50 matches this season.
- 3With 55 points, the Calgary Flames holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Anaheim Ducks's 48 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks form
Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks head to head
Calgary Flames
83%
Anaheim Ducks
17%
Jan 8, 2025
Anaheim Ducks
2 : 3
Calgary Flames
Apr 13, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
3 : 6
Calgary Flames
Apr 3, 2024
Calgary Flames
3 : 5
Anaheim Ducks
Dec 22, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
0 : 3
Calgary Flames
Apr 3, 2023
Calgary Flames
5 : 4
Anaheim Ducks
Mar 22, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 5
Calgary Flames
