The Calgary Flames (18-18-4) and the Nashville Predators (18-18-4) hit the ice in Calgary, Alberta on January 3, 2026 at Scotiabank Saddledome, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames rank 11th in the Western Conference (40 points), and the Predators are 12th in the Western Conference (40 points).
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Flames vs. Predators: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 14.84% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.95% | 14th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 20.33% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.6% | 11th |
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Flames vs. Predators Top Players
Flames
- A productive offensive player this season for Calgary, Nazem Kadri has recorded 32 points.
- With eight goals and 18 assists, Rasmus Andersson is one of the most important contributors for Calgary with his 26 points (0.7 per game).
- On 94 shots (for 10 goals) and 15 assists, Mikael Backlund has created 25 points this season.
- Dustin Wolf (14-14-2) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .901 for Calgary.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has recorded 11 goals and 24 assists in 40 games for Nashville, good for 35 points.
- Filip Forsberg is a key piece of the offense for Nashville with 31 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 40 games.
- Nashville's Luke Evangelista is among the top offensive players on the team with 30 total points (six goals and 24 assists).
- Juuse Saros is 15-13-3 this season, collecting 763 saves and giving up 88 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (37th in the league).
Flames vs. Predators Injury Report
Flames
Martin Pospisil: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Oilers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Flyers | W 5-1 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kraken | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |