Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Calgary Flames host Chicago Blackhawks at 7 pm EST at United Center in Chicago. Chicago won 2-0 on Friday night to end their five-game losing streak. Calgary are playing well recently and will look to capitalize against a weak Blackhawks team on the road.

Calgary Flames are playing their best hockey of the season lately. They are 6-2-1 in their last 9 games and have picked up at least a point in 13 of their 17 games. On Friday, they beat the Islanders 4-0. Calgary's offense is disappointing this season, scoring just 3.03 goals per game. Their defense is decent, allowing 2.9 goals a game and 27.8 shots per match. Jacob Markstrom is expected to start for the Flames. Chicago's goalie is not as good this year, with a 13-10-4 record and a 2-72 GAA.

The Blackhawks are the worst team in the NHL this season with a record of 9-25-4. On Friday night they won 2-0 at home against the Coyotes. Chicago outshot the Yotes 32-22 and outplayed them by an expected goal rate of 3.06-2.07. Alex Stalock made 22 saves for his first shutout of the year. The Blackhawks have the lowest-scoring offense in NHL, scoring 2.16 goals per game on an average of 26.6 shots per match. They have a poor defensive record, giving up 3:3 goals on average.

Calgary Flames are going to play Chicago Blackhawks on the road tonight. Calgary won all three games against Chicago last season. Chicago has won only three times in their last 24 games.

Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks are playing each other. Both teams have struggled to score this season. The Flames are 22-17-1 under the goal-scoring this year and 4-0-4 in their last five games. Chicago's offense is the worst in the NHL.