The Calgary Flames (17-13-7) host the Vancouver Canucks (16-16-3) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday. Vancouver is coming off a 4-2 loss against the Jets on Thursday, ending a three-game winning streak.
The Canucks committed four penalties in the game, conceding two power play goals. Andrei Kuzmenko and Conor Garland both scored once for the Canucks.
Kuzmenko added an assist to lead the team in scoring. Collin Delia had 35 saves in the loss. Calgary beat the Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday. Nazem Kadri, Tyler Toffoli, and Jonathan Huberdeau each scored once for the Flames.
Kadri added an assist to share the scoring lead with Rasmus Andersson, who had two assists. Dan Vladar saved 29 of 31 shots in the win (.935%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Canucks won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 4-3 (SO) victory on December 14. Nils Hoglander led Vancouver with two points (0G 2A). Dillon Dube led Calgary with two points (0G 2A). Spencer Martin got the win, saving 35 of 38 shots (.921%).
FACING OFF
Vancouver is averaging 3.43 goals per game for the season, seventh in the NHL, and they are taking on a Flames team that is allowing 2.97 goals a game (14th). Meanwhile, Calgary has found the net 3.05 times a game on average, 22nd in the league, and the Canucks are allowing opponents to score 3.83 goals per game (30th).
Calgary averages more shots (34.9) than most teams in the league, ranking third, though the team’s 8.8% shooting percentage is 28th. Vancouver has proven to be one of the league’s less successful shot-stopping teams, ranking No. 31 with a team save percentage of .887%.
The Canucks’ 25.86% power play percentage ranks eighth in the league, while the Flames are 22nd with a conversion rate of 19.51%. While strong on the power play, Vancouver has been less impressive at penalty killing, as the away team owns the league’s lowest PK% at 67.31%. Calgary’s 81.43% ranks 10th in the NHL.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 43 points this season, Elias Pettersson is the top skater for the Canucks. He has 16 goals and 27 assists in 33 games. In the net, Martin (11-5-1) is Vancouver’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 3.57 GAA and a .886% save percentage.
Elias Lindholm leads the Flames in scoring with 33 points. He has 11 goals and 22 assists in 36 games. Jacob Markstrom (11-9-4) has the best goals against average for Calgary at 2.81. He has a save percentage of .894%.
HOME AND AWAY
Vancouver is 9-7-2 on the road this season. Calgary is looking to avoid a fourth consecutive home defeat this season.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Calgary Flames (-225)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our NHL hub page for all your hockey needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
