Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Calgary Flames and the Winnipeg Jets are currently heading in completely opposite directions in the Western Conference. While the Jets are pushing for top spot, the Flames sit rock bottom — and already look like a team on the verge of a rebuild.
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames come into this game on a five-game losing streak, and in none of those matches did they come close to forcing overtime — every defeat has been by at least two goals. The biggest concern is their lack of scoring power: just two goals per game on average, while conceding 4.4.
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets, by contrast, have won four straight and are making their intentions clear for the new season. Mark Scheifele is in electric form, registering nine points (6+3) in his last five outings, while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is back near his best — a .9145 save percentage and just 2.5 goals against per game.
Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
It’s hard to see how the Calgary Flames can stop this slide any time soon. The Jets are flying, full of belief and efficiency at both ends of the ice, and should comfortably dispatch a struggling Flames side.
