Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/15/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (19-20-7) will take on the Calgary Flames (19-23-4) at United Center on Thursday.

The Calgary Flames had a rough game after their 5-3 defeat to the Blue Jackets in their previous contest . The Flames offense didn't overly impress in this defeat. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 32 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 3 power play attempts and were able to notch 3 goals. Calgary tallied 13 mins in the box in this game.

When playing at even strength, the Flames let the opposition score 113 goals while getting 95 when they are on offense. Calgary Flames opponents have amassed 139 power play opportunities (14th in pro hockey) and have racked up 25 goals in those attempts. Pertaining to scoring goals, the Calgary Flames have racked up 117 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have conceded 138. Calgary has attempted 1,353 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.7%. For the current campaign, they have 42 points and their points percentage sits at .457. The Flames so far have had 1,341 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .897. Calgary has compiled 143 power play chances and they have added 22 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 15.38%.

The player in the crease for this game is Dustin Wolf. Opponents have scored 291 goals against Wolf in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.80. Wolf has participated in 107 games during his hockey career. His save percentage sits at .904 for his 3,846 mins played. He has an overall mark of 51-42-11 and he started in 104 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Wolf is sitting with 55 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .529. Wolf has seen 3,017 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 2,726 saves.

In their last outing, Chicago played the Oilers in a matchup where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a final of 4-1. The Blackhawks converted 1 goal of the 30 shots on goal they pursued. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

Chicago has tried 1,163 shots (29th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.01%, while allowing the opposition 1,375 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 85.23% on the other teams 149 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.6%. They have recorded 131 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 22.90%. The Blackhawks have accumulated 98 goals at even strength and 30 goals (12th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 143 goals to be scored by of a combination of 121 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they were shorthanded. This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched a total of 128 goals, 45 points, in addition to a points percentage of .489.

On the other side of the ice you will find Spencer Knight protecting the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.86 goals per contest and he has allowed 332 goals altogether. Knight's quality start percentage comes out to 53.4% and he has 62 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He got the starting nod in 116 contests and has accumulated 5,112 minutes. Knight is the owner of a career mark of 62-45-15 and has participated in 126 games. He has accrued 3,181 stops out of 3,513 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .905.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary

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