The Utah Hockey Club (16-15-6) go on the road to play the Calgary Flames (18-12-7) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, January 2 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Utah Hockey Club have lost five straight games.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's contest.
The Flames' offense has scored 29 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 32 goals. They have had 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (17.4%). They are 5-3-2 over those games.
Utah Hockey Club vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Flames 3, Utah Hockey Club 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (+101)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)
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Utah Hockey Club Splits and Trends
- The Utah Hockey Club are 16-15-6 overall and 5-6-11 in overtime games.
- Utah has 18 points (7-5-4) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Utah Hockey Club scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Utah has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (2-6-0 record, four points).
- The Utah Hockey Club have scored three or more goals 20 times, and are 14-0-6 in those games (to record 34 points).
- In the 12 games when Utah has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 14 points after finishing 6-4-2.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Utah is 9-6-0 (18 points).
- The Utah Hockey Club have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 7-8-6 to register 20 points.
Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames have earned a record of 5-7-12 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 18-12-7.
- Calgary has earned 14 points (4-1-6) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Flames scored only one goal in five games and have gone 1-2-2 (four points).
- When Calgary has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (1-5-2 record).
- The Flames have earned 35 points in their 22 games with three or more goals scored.
- Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 13-2-3 (29 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Flames went 5-9-4 in those matchups (14 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Utah Hockey Club Rank | Utah Hockey Club AVG | Flames AVG | Flames Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.86 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 25th |
| 13th | 2.97 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 13th |
| 26th | 27.1 | Shots | 29.5 | 11th |
| 18th | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| 15th | 22.12% | Power Play % | 20.59% | 17th |
| 15th | 80.92% | Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 29th |
Utah Hockey Club vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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