Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Western Conference Showdown Preview
The Calgary Flames will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in a Western Conference matchup. Chicago has a record of 9-5-4, with a strong home record of 4-2-2. The Blackhawks are known for their penalty minutes, ranking ninth in the NHL in this category. On the other hand, the Flames have struggled on the road with a 2-8-1 record and an overall record of 5-12-3. They have a scoring differential of -18, having scored 42 goals and given up 60.
This game will be the second meeting between the Flames and the Blackhawks this season, with the Blackhawks winning the previous matchup 4-0. Tyler Bertuzzi has been a standout performer for the Blackhawks with nine goals and six assists. Connor Bedard has also been impressive with eight goals and 10 assists in the last 10 games. For the Flames, Jonathan Huberdeau has contributed four goals and five assists, while Matthew Coronato has three goals and three assists in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Blackhawks have a record of 5-3-2, averaging 3.4 goals and 5.7 assists per game. They have also been strong defensively, giving up an average of 2.6 goals per game. The Flames, on the other hand, have a record of 3-5-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.2 goals and 3.3 assists per game while giving up 2.3 goals per game.
Both teams have no players listed on the injury report for this game. It will be an exciting matchup between the Flames and the Blackhawks as they look to secure a crucial win in Western Conference play.