Flames vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - March 12

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The Calgary Flames (30-23-10) and Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11) face off at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, March 12 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames took down the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in their most recent game, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Canucks' offense has put up 21 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 24 goals. They have recorded 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (22.2%). They are 4-6-0 over those contests.

Flames vs. Canucks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Flames 3, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-154)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have gone 6-10-16 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 30-23-10.
  • In the 21 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-2-9 record (good for 29 points).
  • The 12 times this season the Flames finished a game with just one goal, they went 2-7-3 (seven points).
  • Calgary has taken eight points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-7-4 record).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals 34 times, and are 26-5-3 in those games (to register 55 points).
  • In the 26 games when Calgary has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 12-8-6 record (30 points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, Calgary is 19-7-5 (43 points).
  • The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Flames finished 11-13-5 in those matchups (27 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 6-11-17 record in overtime matchups this season and a 29-24-11 overall record.
  • In the 27 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 36 points.
  • This season the Canucks registered just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has earned 12 points (4-6-4 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Canucks have earned 56 points in their 37 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 30 games and registered 40 points with a record of 17-7-6.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 12-8-4 (28 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 38 times this season, and earned 40 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
32nd 2.56 Goals Scored 2.7 27th
12th 2.87 Goals Allowed 3.03 19th
11th 28.9 Shots 25.5 31st
24th 29.3 Shots Allowed 26.9 7th
18th 21.23% Power Play % 22.47% 16th
25th 75.4% Penalty Kill % 82.42% 5th

Flames vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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