Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames – NHL Preview, Tips and Odds

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Anaheim Ducks

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2:3

Calgary Flames

Highlights and Stats

Calgary Flames will visit Anaheim for a game against the Ducks at Honda Center on Friday, 11:30 PM EDT. Both opponents play in the Pacific Division, with the Ducks occupying the 8th place in the standings with 21 points, while the Flames are sitting 5th on 37.

Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Head to Head

*Last game between teams from 04-06-2022

Team	P1	P2	P3	Final
Anaheim Ducks	0	1	1	2
Calgary Flames	1	1	2	4

The previous game between those opponents was held on April 6th, 2022, and ended in a 2-4 win for the Calgary Flames. Michael Stone was the winners’ best player. He played 18:39 and earned 2 points by scoring one goal and assisting his teammates for another. For the Ducks, Adam Henrique earned 1 point. He skated for 15:46 minutes and scored one goal. The Flames’ netminder Jacob Markstrom’s impact on the game is not to be underestimated, as he deflected 26 of all 28 shots on goal. Anaheim had Anthony Stolarz at goal, but he was unable to affect the final outcome, allowing three of all 27 shots to end in the net. There is a clear favorite when it comes to the latest five encounters, as the Anaheim Ducks won one and the Calgary Flames triumphed four times in the process.
*Last 5 head-to-head games

Anaheim Ducks Form

*Last 10 Anaheim Ducks Games - 3:6:1

12-21-2022	12-20-2022	12-17-2022	12-15-2022	12-13-2022	12-12-2022	12-09-2022	12-06-2022	12-04-2022	12-03-2022
1:4vs Minnesota Wild	4:1@ Los Angeles Kings	3:4@ Edmonton Oilers	2:5@ Montreal Canadiens	7:0@ Toronto Maple Leafs	3:0@ Ottawa Senators	1:6vs San Jose Sharks	4:3vs Carolina Hurricanes	5:2@ Winnipeg Jets	5:4@ Minnesota Wild

On December 21, the Anaheim Ducks were outplayed and defeated 4-1 by the Minnesota Wild at home. Mason McTavish was the team’s leading player on the floor, scoring 1 point. He spent 12 minutes and 47 seconds on the ice and tested the opposition’s goalkeeper with one shot which made it through to the back of the net. Lukas Dostal’s performance also needs addressing, as he saved 38 of the total 41 shots on goal. The Ducks are 3-6-1 across the last 10 outings and on a run of two consecutive defeats at the moment. Anaheim owns a record of 5-8-0 when playing on home ice this term. The team’s next game is scheduled to take place at the Honda Center on 12/28 versus the Vegas Golden Knights.

Anaheim Ducks Averages This Season

• Goals For
  79.00
• Goals Against
  135.00
• Shots For
  0.00
• Shots Against
  0.00
• PP Goals
  0.00
• Short Handed Goals
  0.00

Anaheim Ducks Standout Performers

• Top Goalie

  John Gibson

  Games Played:22

  Saves Percentage:0.896

  Shutouts:5
• Top Skater

  Troy Terry

  Games Played:32

  Goals:12

  Assists:16

Anaheim Ducks Missing Players

NONE

Calgary Flames Form

*Last 10 Calgary Flames Games - 4:2:4

12-22-2022	12-20-2022	12-18-2022	12-16-2022	12-14-2022	12-12-2022	12-10-2022	12-09-2022	12-07-2022	12-05-2022
4:3@ Los Angeles Kings	3:7@ San Jose Sharks	2:5@ San Jose Sharks	2:5vs St. Louis Blues	3:4vs Vancouver Canucks	2:1@ Montreal Canadiens	5:4@ Toronto Maple Leafs	3:1@ Columbus Blue Jackets	5:3vs Minnesota Wild	3:2vs Arizona Coyotes

Calgary met the San Jose Sharks on December 20 away from home, and the game finished with a 3-7 score in the Flames’ favor. The team’s best performer in that clash was Tyler Toffoli, as he scored two goals and assisted once for 16:32 of game time on the night. He attempted four shots in total towards the enemy’s net. Goalie Jacob Markstrom was another key figure for the Calgary Flames, as he ended the clash with a 0.889 save percentage. The team triumphed in five of the previous 10 meetings, while allowing two defeats during the 60 minutes and losing three times in overtime or shootouts. The Flames are on an OT1 streak at the moment. When visiting, they are 5-6-5 throughout the campaign. The team’s next home game will be against the Edmonton Oilers on December 27 at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Calgary Flames Averages This Season

• Goals For
  97.00
• Goals Against
  100.00
• Shots For
  0.00
• Shots Against
  0.00
• PP Goals
  0.00
• Short Handed Goals
  0.00

Calgary Flames Standout Performers

• Top Goalie

  Jacob Markstrom

  Games Played:22

  Saves Percentage:0.893

  Shutouts:6
• Top Skater

  Elias Lindholm

  Games Played:31

  Goals:11

  Assists:17

Calgary Flames Missing Players

NONE

Game Details

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	OT	Final
Anaheim Ducks	1	0	1	0	2
Calgary Flames	1	1	0	1	3

Anaheim DucksCalgary Flames

• Score

  2

  3

• PP Opportunities

  6

  5

• PP Goals

  2

  0

• Faceoffs Won

  0

  0

• Giveaways

  0

  0

• Hits

  0

  0

• Penalty Minutes

  0

  0

• Shots

  0

  0

• Takeaways

  0

  0

Play-by-Play

Anaheim DucksvsCalgary Flames

• 1`04:19
  0-1

  

  Michael StoneAdam Ruzicka, Nikita Zadorov
• 1`15:05
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  Adam Ruzicka2 minutes for Tripping Mason McTavish
• 1`16:34
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  Blake Coleman2 minutes for Tripping Ryan Strome
• 1`16:44
  Mason McTavishCam Fowler, Troy Terry

  

  1-1
• 1`19:09
  Max Comtois5 minutes for Fighting Noah Hanifin

  

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• 1`19:09
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  Noah Hanifin5 minutes for Fighting Max Comtois
• 2`00:24
  Jakob Silfverberg2 minutes for Slashing Nazem Kadri

  

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• 2`02:56
  1-2

  

  Brett RitchieTrevor Lewis
• 2`05:46
  Mason McTavish2 minutes for Hooking Nikita Zadorov

  

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• 2`12:35
  John Klingberg2 minutes for High Sticking Tyler Toffoli