The Calgary Flames (18-14-7) travel to Honda Center on Tuesday night to face the Anaheim Ducks (17-18-4) in what promises to be a compelling Pacific Division matchup with playoff positioning implications.
Both teams enter the contest showing contrasting forms, with the Flames struggling through a two-game losing streak while the Ducks have won four of their last five games, including an impressive 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
The historical edge belongs to Calgary, who have dominated the recent series with eight wins in their last ten meetings against Anaheim, including a 6-3 road victory in their most recent encounter.
Frank Vatrano leads the resurgent Ducks offense with a strong performance in their last outing, contributing two goals and an assist, while the Flames look to Jonathan Huberdeau, who has accumulated 16 goals and 13 assists this season, to spark their struggling offense.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast between the Ducks' recent momentum at home and the Flames' historical success at Honda Center, where the visiting team has won the last three games between these rivals.
As both teams aim to climb the Pacific Division standings and strengthen their playoff prospects, this Tuesday night showdown could prove pivotal in determining their trajectory for the remainder of the season.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Ducks a 57% chance of defeating the Flames.
Pre-game probabilities
Anaheim Ducks
Moneyline
Win %
57%
43%
Calgary Flames
Anaheim Ducks: 57% win probability
- Strong recent form (WLWWW in last 5 games)
- Better defensive efficiency (118 GA in 39 games vs Flames' 120 GA in 39 games)
- Higher win percentage (17 wins in 39 games vs Flames' 18 in 39 games with more overtime losses)
Calgary Flames: 43% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLWLW in last 5 games)
- Struggling offense (105 goals scored in 39 games, among bottom third in conference)
- Negative goal differential (-15, scoring 105 while conceding 120)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames form
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames head to head
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33%
Calgary Flames
67%
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3 : 6
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3 : 5
Anaheim Ducks
Dec 22, 2023
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0 : 3
Calgary Flames
Apr 3, 2023
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5 : 4
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Mar 22, 2023
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1 : 5
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Mar 11, 2023
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1 : 3
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