The Calgary Flames head to Salt Lake City looking to bounce back from a tough 3-2 loss against the Oilers, while Utah rides momentum from their recent 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Special teams could prove decisive with both clubs converting over 21% of their power play opportunities, though Calgary's struggling offense (just 187 goals this season) might face challenges against Utah's home ice advantage.
With playoff implications hanging in the balance and goaltenders Dan Vladar and Karel Vejmelka both sporting sub-.900 save percentages, expect a tense battle when Utah takes on the Calgary Flames Tuesday night at the Delta Center.
Utah vs. Calgary Flames prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Utah vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 63.5% chance of defeating the Utah.
Pre-game probabilities
Calgary Flames
Moneyline
Win %
63.5%
36.5%
Utah
Calgary Flames: 63.5% win probability
- Better position in standings (9th vs 11th in Western Conference)
- Superior goal differential (-23 vs -19 for Utah)
- Better recent form (WLLWW vs WLLLW for Utah)
Utah: 36.5% win probability
- Lower points total (78 points in 74 games vs 82 in 73 for Calgary)
- Fewer wins (33 wins vs 35 for the Flames)
- Weaker recent performance (3 losses in last 5 games)
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Utah vs. Calgary Flames preview
The Utah Hockey Club looks to build on their momentum after a convincing 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks when they host the Calgary Flames at Delta Center on Tuesday night.
Calgary enters this matchup licking their wounds from a tough 3-2 defeat against the Oilers, where their offense simply couldn't capitalize on opportunities despite firing 28 shots on goal.
Both teams find themselves in similar positions in the standings with Utah sitting at 33-29-12 (78 points) while Calgary holds a slight edge at 34-26-12 (80 points) and a .556 points percentage.
Keep an eye on the goaltending battle as Karel Vejmelka likely gets the nod for Utah against Calgary's Dan Vladar, who's compiled a respectable .484 quality starts rate during his career.
Special teams could prove decisive in this one, with both clubs converting at similar power play rates – Utah at 21.53% and Calgary at 21.15%.
The Delta Center crowd should witness an offensive showcase from Utah, who've tallied 208 goals this season and boast a superior 10.01% shooting percentage compared to Calgary's 8.9%.
Despite the odds favoring the visiting Flames, Utah's home-ice advantage and recent scoring touch make this matchup far more interesting than the betting lines suggest.
I'm expecting a tight contest where Utah's even-strength scoring prowess (163 goals) might just give them the edge against a Flames team that's surrendered 160 goals in similar situations this season.
Utah vs. Calgary Flames form
Utah vs. Calgary Flames head to head
Utah
33%
Calgary Flames
0%
Jan 3, 2025
Calgary Flames
3 : 5
Utah
Oct 31, 2024
Utah
5 : 1
Calgary Flames
