Keep reading to see our Blackhawks vs Flames NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Blackhawks travel take on the Flames at 1-1-1.
- Chicago are currently 13th in assists this season..
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Oilers.
- The Flames possess a 3-0-0 record so far.
- Calgary is 6th in power play goals this season.
- The Flames are coming off a 4-1 win vs. the Oilers.
Blackhawks vs Flames Preview
Planning on watching today's Blackhawks and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Flames as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
Blackhawks vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Tuesday, October 15th
- Betting Odds CGY -1.5, CHI +130 | CGY -155 O/U 6
Blackhawks Preview: Can The Blackhawks Secure a Win at Calgary?
Chicago picked up their first win of the season with a 5-2 victory over the Oilers, moving to 1-1-1. The Blackhawks, as underdogs on the puck line, covered with the win. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.
Four different players scored for Chicago in this one. Teuvo Teravainen led the way with two goals, including one at 19:13 in the 3rd period to seal the win. The Blackhawks’ defense also stepped up, holding Edmonton scoreless in the first period.
Teuvo Teravainen led the way for the Blackhawks with two goals and two assists in their 5-2 win over the Oilers. Teravainen now has three goals this season, with his second goal coming on a power play at 14:25 in the 3rd period and his third at 0:47. Connor Bedard also contributed with his first goal of the season, adding two assists to bring his total to four.
The Blackhawks capitalized on three power-play opportunities and took 20 shots on goal. Seth Jones scored his first goal of the season and picked up two assists, while Philipp Kurashev added his first goal of the year. Chicago had 10 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to build on their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Oilers. Petr Mrazek recorded 36 saves with a 94.7% save percentage. The defense also totaled 9 takeaways, 15 hits, and 35 blocks. The only goal they allowed after the game was tied 1-1 came on a power play from Edmonton in the 3rd period.
Flames Preview: Will the Flames Come Through as Home Favorites?
Calgary's 4-1 win over Edmonton moved them to 3-0-0 this season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
After allowing a goal just 1:16 into the first period, Calgary responded with four unanswered goals, each from a different player.
Calgary's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Rasmus Andersson netted his third goal of the season at 12:30 in the second. Anthony Mantha added his second goal of the year, while Justin Kirkland found the net for the first time this season. Connor Zary closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his second goal of the campaign.
Andersson also picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Flames fired 29 shots on goal but went without a power play opportunity. They registered 23 giveaways during the game.
Defensively, the Flames gave up the first goal just 1:16 into the game, but they shut down the Oilers after that, leading to a 4-1 win. Dan Vladar made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 27 hits.
Blackhawks vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Calgary has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 5 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.
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Blackhawks vs Flames Free Pick
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