The Calgary Flames (18-18-4) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they take on the Nashville Predators (18-18-4) at home on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we predict will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.
The Predators have scored 29 goals in their last 10 games, while giving up 25 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that span have netted nine power-play goals (32.1%). They are 6-4-0 over those games.
Flames vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Flames 3, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-112)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames have finished 4-4-8 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 18-18-4.
- Calgary is 4-4-2 (10 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Flames registered just one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
- Calgary has taken 12 points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (6-5-0 record).
- The Flames are 12-4-2 in the 18 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 26 points).
- In the 11 games when Calgary has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-6-1 to register nine points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-10-2 (18 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Flames went 10-7-2 in those contests (22 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have earned a record of 5-4-9 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 18-18-4.
- Nashville has earned 20 points (8-3-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has 13 points (5-6-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Predators have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 17 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 7-8-1 (15 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.65 | Goals Scored | 2.8 | 23rd |
| 11th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 26th |
| 7th | 29.3 | Shots | 27.7 | 19th |
| 20th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 18th |
| 32nd | 14.84% | Power Play % | 20.33% | 14th |
| 14th | 80.95% | Penalty Kill % | 81.6% | 11th |
Flames vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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