The Calgary Flames welcome their Pacific Division rivals Vancouver Canucks to the Scotiabank Saddledome in what shapes up as a pivotal matchup for both teams' playoff aspirations.
While the Flames have leaned heavily on their stingy defense and the stellar goaltending of Dustin Wolf (.915 save percentage), the Canucks enter the contest looking to jumpstart an offense that's managed just six goals in their last three outings.
The stage is set for an intense showdown as the home team Flames (30-23-10) face off against the away team Canucks (29-24-11) with crucial playoff positioning hanging in the balance.
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 70% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Pre-game probabilities
Calgary Flames
Moneyline
Win %
70%
30%
Vancouver Canucks
Calgary Flames: 70% win probability
- Better defensive record (182 goals against vs Canucks' 195)
- Higher points total in standings (70 points vs 69)
- Stronger recent form (WLWLL vs Canucks' LLWWL)
Vancouver Canucks: 30% win probability
- Poor defensive performance (195 goals against, 11th in conference)
- Inconsistent scoring (174 goals scored, bottom half of conference)
- Struggling road record (reflected in 24 losses, more than Flames' 23)
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Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks preview
Tonight's Western Conference clash at the Scotiabank Saddledome pits two teams desperately scrapping for playoff positioning, with the host Flames clinging to the final wild card spot while the Canucks sit just outside looking in.
The Flames' stellar defense has been their saving grace this season, with the dynamic duo of Mackenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson anchoring a unit that's given up just three goals in their last two games.
Vancouver's offensive woes continue to be a major concern, as they've managed to light the lamp only six times in their previous three outings despite the best efforts of Brock Boeser and Conor Garland.
Keep your eyes on Flames' netminder Dustin Wolf, who's been nothing short of spectacular with a .915 save percentage and 15.6 goals saved above average - he could be the difference-maker in what's shaping up to be a tight-checking affair.
The Canucks' Quinn Hughes will need to be at his defensive best to contain Calgary's top line of Kadri and Huberdeau, who've combined for an impressive 44 goals this season.
Both teams' struggling offenses - Calgary averaging 2.56 goals per game and Vancouver at 2.71 - suggest we're in for a classic low-scoring Canadian battle.
The Saddledome crowd should be in for a treat as these long-time Pacific Division rivals add another chapter to their storied history.
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks form
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
Calgary Flames
50%
Vancouver Canucks
50%
Jan 1, 2025
Calgary Flames
3 : 1
Vancouver Canucks
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
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