Ahead of the game: Calgary Flames vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Calgary Flames are on a hot streak. They beat St. Louis 7-1 two nights ago. Calgary plays four of their next five games on the road. Wednesday they play in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.

Calgary Flames are coming into Columbus to play the Blue Jackets. Calgary won 7-1 against St. Louis. The team plays four of their next five games on the road. The game is on Wednesday.

Calgary Flames play Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. The Flames are struggling to beat teams with sub-500 win percentages. Columbus is 5th in the Metropolitan Division and has won only 3 of last 10 games. Calgary needs to win to return to prominence in Western Conference. Sean Monahan has been the feelgood story of the season. He has scored 3 goals since January 1st. His play away from the puck is what draws attention. He created his own opportunity with his goal against St. Louis on Monday.

Calgary Flames are the moneyline favourites at home at 1.54. The Jackets are home ‘dogs at 2.65. Flames odds are 2:35 to beat Columbus by more than 1:5 goals. Blue Jackets odds of coming within a goal and a half are 1-64.