The Calgary Flames will take on the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The game will be held at the Bell Centre and aired on ESPN+. The Flames come into this game with a record of 18-20-4, while the Canadiens hold a 23-13-6 record this season.

Flames vs. Canadiens Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine: -154. The Canadiens have a strong home record with 23 wins this season. Calgary has struggled on the road with a 10-18 conference record.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-114). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Montreal scoring 7 goals against the Hurricanes recently and Calgary having high-scoring games.

Team Trends

• Montreal Canadiens have a home record of 23-13-6 this season.
• Calgary Flames have a division record of 7-6 this season.
• Calgary Flames are ranked 14th in their conference.
• Montreal Canadiens recently won against the Dallas Stars with a score of 4-3.
• Calgary Flames recently lost to the Seattle Kraken with a score of 5-1.

Flames vs Canadiens Preview

The Calgary Flames are set to play against the Montreal Canadiens on January 7, 2026. The game will take place at the Bell Centre, with a start time of 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Flames enter this game with an 18-20-4 record, while the Canadiens hold a 23-13-6 record. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the NHL regular season. This game will be a good chance for the Flames to challenge a strong Canadiens team on their home ice.

Montreal Canadiens: Key Players to Watch

Nick Suzuki is a standout player for the Montreal Canadiens. He has played 42 games and scored 14 goals. Suzuki also has 32 assists, making him a key playmaker. Lane Hutson is another important player on the team. As a defenseman, he has 7 goals and 35 assists. Hutson also leads the team in blocks with 63. Cole Caufield contributes with his scoring ability. He has 20 goals and 20 assists in 42 games. Caufield’s presence on the right wing adds depth to the Canadiens’ offense.

Calgary Flames: Players to Watch

Nazem Kadri is a key player for the Calgary Flames. As a center, he has played 42 games, scoring 8 goals and making 24 assists. Kadri also has 28 hits and 17 blocks, showing his all-around game. Rasmus Andersson plays a vital role on defense for the Flames. He has 9 goals and 18 assists in 42 games. Andersson leads the team in blocks with 77, adding strength to their defense. Blake Coleman is another important player for Calgary. He has 13 goals and 8 assists in 42 games. Coleman also leads the team with 105 hits, providing physical play on the ice.

Final Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. Montreal has a strong home record with 23 wins this season. This makes them a solid choice for the Money Line. Calgary has faced challenges on the road, with a 10-18 conference record. This adds to the confidence in picking Montreal to win.

For the Over/Under prediction, the choice is Over 6.0. Both teams have shown they can score. Montreal scored 7 goals against the Hurricanes recently. Calgary has also been in high-scoring games. This suggests there will be plenty of goals in this game, making the Over a good pick.

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