Chicago Blackhawks (14-33-2) vs. Calgary Flames (21-22-5)
The NHL betting action continues on Saturday, January 27, with this Western Conference clash when the Chicago Blackhawks travel to take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. The puck drops at 10:00 p.m.
This is the second meeting of the season between these clubs. The Blackhawks defeated Calgary in Chicago on January 7, 4-3. It was the fourth straight victory for Chicago over the Flames. Chicago was a heavy underdogs (+206) in that contest. They enter as the underdog here as well (+235).
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The Chicago Blackhawks were shut out in Edmonton on Thursday, 3-0. That was the third contest of a four-game road trip which has seen Chicago drop each of the first three games, and they have lost 19 straight games on the road overall. The Blackhawks are 4-22-1 on the road.
The Blackhawks had no answers for Edmonton netminder Calvin Pickard in this contest, as he saved all 27 shots. It was not surprising to see the Blackhawks struggle offensively, as they are 31st in goals per game average (2.12) and are dead last on the power-play (12.6%). Chicago has scored just six total goals in their eight January road games, shutout five times in that span.
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Petr Mrazek was solid in this game, stopping 31 shots. Mrazek (12-18-1, 2.98, .908) has been a bright spot this season, but Chicago is still struggling to keep opponents out of their net, ranked 29th overall in goals-against average (3.57) and they are 26th in penalty killing (76.8%).
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