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Calgary Flames vs. Utah Hockey Club: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 30, 2024

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Oct 30, 2024 9:11 AM
The Calgary Flames, riding a 5-3-1 overall record, head to the Delta Center on Wednesday, October 30th to take on the Utah Hockey Club, who sit at 4-4-2 on the season. The Flames will look to build on their 2-1-1 road record, while the Utah Hockey Club aims to improve their 2-2-1 home record. Expect a tightly contested matchup as these two teams clash at 9:30 PM.
Calgary Flames
Utah Hockey Club

Flames vs Hockey Club statistics

Stat Flames Hockey Club
Goals For per Game 3.11 2.90
Goals Against per Game 3.22 3.70
Shots per Game 26.4 26.7
Shots Against per Game 33.2 29.1
Power Play Goals 5 4
Power Play Goals Against 8 9
Short Handed Goals 1 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 94 118
Power Play Percentage 17.9 14.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 73.3 76.9

Utah Hockey Club recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/28/24 vs San Jose Sharks L 5-4 OT
10/26/24 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-2
10/24/24 vs Colorado Avalanche L 5-1
10/22/24 vs Ottawa Senators L 4-0
10/19/24 vs Boston Bruins W 2-1 OT

Calgary Flames recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/28/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 5-0
10/26/24 vs Winnipeg Jets L 5-3
10/24/24 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 4-2
10/22/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 4-3 SO
10/19/24 @ Seattle Kraken L 2-1 OT

Flames vs Hockey Club predictions

With the Calgary Flames gearing up to take on the Utah Hockey Club, all eyes are likely to be on defenseman Rasmus Andersson who's been lighting up the scoreboard early this season. Andersson, with a solid tally of 4 goals and 6 assists, is showing that he's not just about defending but also about driving significant plays. Given his current form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him clock at least a point in this matchup, especially with how vital his role is on both ends of the ice.

On the flip side, the Utah Hockey Club boasts its own standout players. Dylan Guenther, right wing, is leading with an impressive count of 6 goals, indicating his lethal finishing ability. His knack for being in the right place at the right time might just be the key Utah needs to crack Calgary's defense. Additionally, center Nick Schmaltz, with 9 assists to his name, is clearly someone who can spot an open teammate and deliver the puck right on the tape. Combining these talents suggests Utah can be quite a threat if Calgary isn't careful.

Taking into account how both teams are stacking up this season, this game promises to be a tightly contested affair. However, with Utah playing at home in the Delta Center, they might have the slight edge over Calgary. The home ice advantage combined with their forward lines firing well, I'm leaning towards Utah pulling off a win here. It's bound to be a close one, but expect the Utah Hockey Club to capitalize on their current momentum and crowd support.

Utah Hockey Club injuries

  • Michael Kesselring (D): Day-To-Day
  • Sean Durzi (D): Injured Reserve
  • Robert Bortuzzo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Curtis Douglas (C): Injured Reserve
  • Sam Lipkin (LW): Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames injuries

  • Samuel Honzek (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Yegor Sharangovich (C): Injured Reserve
  • Kevin Rooney (C): Injured Reserve
  • Martin Pospisil (C): Day-To-Day
  • Kevin Bahl (D): Day-To-Day

Flames vs Hockey Club game info

Type Info
Venue Delta Center
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Puck drop Wed 9:30 PM

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