On Sunday evening, the Calgary Flames will face off against the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome. The game is set to start at 8 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Currently, the Flames sit at 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 21 wins, 25 losses, and 5 overtime losses, while the Ducks hold the seventh spot with 27 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses.
In terms of injuries, the Flames will be without Blake Coleman, Samuel Honzek, Zayne Parekh, and Jake Bean, all listed as out due to various upper body ailments, while John Beecher is day-to-day. The Ducks are also facing challenges, with Petr Mrazek, Leo Carlsson, Frank Vatrano, and Mason McTavish sidelined, while Troy Terry is listed as day-to-day.
Key players to watch include Nazem Kadri, who has accumulated 34 points in 51 games with nine goals and 25 assists this season, and rookie Cutter Gauthier, who has an impressive 45 points comprising 23 goals and 22 assists. On the goaltending front, Flames’ Dustin Wolf has a goals-against average of three and a save percentage of .898, while Lukas Dostal from the Ducks has faced 817 shots, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.0 and a save percentage of .894.
Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup as both teams aim to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference. The blend of injuries and talented playmakers sets the stage for a thrilling contest as the Flames and Ducks battle for valuable points.