Flames vs Ducks Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

The Calgary Flames are heading to Honda Center on Tuesday, where they will take on the Anaheim Ducks. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! Calgary comes into this game with an 18-14-7 record which places them fifth in the Pacific. The Flames have dropped consecutive games, most recently suffering a 4-1 loss against Nashville on Saturday. Dan Vladar will be the Flames’ starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 3.08 goals against average to go along with a 6-8-5 record. Calgary has struggled to find the back of the net this season, scoring 2.62 goals per game. 

The Anaheim Ducks have put together a 17-18-4 record which places them sixth in the Pacific. The Ducks have now won 4 of their last 5 games, most recently defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Sunday. John Gibson was incredible in this game, stopping 36 of the 37 shots he faced. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 14 goals and 33 points through 39 games. The Ducks are averaging just 2.54 goals per game, while giving up 3.0 defensively. 

The Ducks search for their fifth win in six games, while Calgary hopes to shake off consecutive losses. Expect a close game between these two squads however, the goaltending for Anaheim gets it done here. Final score prediction, Ducks win 4-3.