Calgary Flames Face Off Against Avalanche Tonight

The Calgary Flames are set to play the Colorado Avalanche tonight with a 34-39 record, standing 14th in the Western Conference, and on a W1 streak.

What's at Stake?

The Flames have traded multiple key players and lost Jonathan Huberdeau to injury, making them more reliant on preventing goals than scoring them.

The Colorado Avalanche have been generous to Under backers this season, posting an O/U record of 33-42-2, with five of their past seven games featuring six goals or fewer.

Key Players to Watch

Yan Kuznetsov has blocked multiple shots in 15 of his last 20 games, and two of three since returning from injury, while Olli Maatta has stepped in the way of at least a couple of pucks in seven of his past 10.

Prediction and Odds

The best bet for tonight's game is Under 6.5 (-125), with the Flames trading multiple minute-munching defensemen and losing a couple more to injury, opening the door for others to take on expanded roles.

The Flames vs Avalanche same-game parlay includes Under 6.5, Yan Kuznetsov Over 1.5 blocked shots, and Olli Maatta Over 1.5 blocked shots.

Latest Injuries and Trends

The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games, and the Flames are looking to capitalize on this trend with their newfound defensive strategy.

The Flames are currently on a W1 streak, and a win tonight could boost their standing in the Western Conference.