The Chicago Blackhawks (12-19-2) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (15-12-7) on Saturday, December 21st. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. The Blackhawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oilers. Puck drop is set for 4:00 ET.

Blackhawks vs Flames

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Chicago built a 3-0 lead before the Ducks scored in the third period. Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, with Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third period extending their lead to 4-1.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary fell to 15-12-7 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short.

After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a goal at 9:50 and added an empty-netter to seal it. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich scored for the Flames.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense fired 29 shots on goal and netted four in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato picked up his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also scored, with Teravainen’s goal coming on a power play, his 4th of the year.

Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall added another assist, now with 4 on the year. Chicago scored twice in the first period, once in the second, and capped off their scoring with Donato’s goal in the third.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first in Calgary’s 4-2 loss to Edmonton. After a scoreless first period, Mantha scored on a power play at 15:27 in the second. Sharangovich followed with a goal at 15:32 in the third period.

The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hindered by 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist. Kevin Bahl assisted on Sharangovich’s goal, bringing his season assist total to five.

Chicago Team Defense

Defensively, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks’ defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Despite giving up two goals in the 3rd period, Chicago’s defense helped them secure a 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds into the game. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, they gave up another goal at the 9:50 mark in the third period and an empty-netter with just three seconds left, resulting in a 4-2 loss. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Blackhawks vs Flames Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Chicago has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Across the Flames last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Flames have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Chicago has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Blackhawks vs Flames Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Flames to defeat the Blackhawks while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -162, I’m placing a wager on the Flames to win outright.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Flames victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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