Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/2/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, January 2, 2022

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks (11-15-4) will go up against the Calgary Flames (16-7-6) at United Center on Sunday.

The Calgary Flames had a good night with a 6-4 win against the Kraken in their last contest. The Flames played really well in the win. For the matchup, they converted 6 out of the 40 shots they put on goal. They also had 5 power play opportunities and were able to net 2 goals. Calgary amassed 12 minutes in the box for this matchup.

The Flames have had 843 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .922. At even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 53 goals while scoring 71 on offense. Calgary Flames opponents have 86 power play tries (18th in pro hockey) and have scored 13 goals in those chances. For the season, they have 38 points and their points % is .655. Calgary has tried 1,003 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.1%. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have notched 91 goals (14th in hockey) on the season and have surrendered 66. Calgary has tallied 86 power play opportunities and they have notched 20 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 23.26%.

The player in the crease for this game is Jacob Markstrom. Over the course of his pro career, Markstrom has accrued 168 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .523. His save percentage sits at .911 in his 19,246 minutes in the crease. Markstrom has had 9,847 shots against him and has accrued 8,971 total saves. The opposition has scored 876 goals versus Markstrom in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.73. He has accumulated a record of 143-143-39 and was named the starter in 321 games. Markstrom has participated in 337 games during his professional hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago faced off against the Stars in a game where the Blackhawks ended up losing by a score of 4-3. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this one and tallied 1 goal out of those attempts. The Blackhawks recorded 3 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they attempted.

On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 69 goals, 26 points, as well as a points percentage of .433. They have allowed 97 goals to be scored by of a combination of 76 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have racked up 51 goals at even strength and 18 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 96 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 18.75%. Chicago has taken 826 shots (29th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 8.35%, while allowing their opponents 954 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 76.67% on their opponents 90 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.8%.

Across the ice you are going to see Kevin Lankinen between the pipes. The opposition is averaging 3.10 goals per game and he has relinquished 146 goals altogether. Lankinen's quality start percentage is 46.8% and he has made 22 quality starts in his hockey career. He got the starting nod in 47 contests and his ice time sits at 2,822 mins. Lankinen is the owner of a career mark of 19-19-8 and has participated in 48 games. He has a tally of 1,377 stops out of 1,523 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .904.

Who will win tonight's hockey game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here