Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 4/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

The Colorado Avalanche (50-16-10) will try to beat the Calgary Flames (32-36-8) at Ball Arena on Thursday.

The Calgary Flames were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 win against the Ducks in their previous contest . Calgary earned 6 penalty minutes in this contest. Moreover, they had 1 power play chance but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the victory. For the game, they finished 5 out of the 20 shots they launched.

Calgary Flames opponents have totaled 225 power play tries (16th in hockey) and have a total of 46 goals in those attempts. The Flames have seen 2,271 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .894. Calgary has attempted 2,155 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.1%. When at even strength, the Flames let the opposition score 194 goals while having 160 of their own. Calgary comes into tonight with 214 power play opportunities and they have scored 35 goals out of those chances, earning them a percentage of 16.36%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 72 points and their points percentage is sitting at .474. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have notched 195 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) for the season and have allowed 240.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Dustin Wolf. For his career, Wolf has 63 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .521. His save percentage is .901 during his 3,887 minutes guarding the cage. Wolf has had 3,492 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 3,148 total saves. Opponents have notched 344 goals against Wolf in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.84. He has compiled an overall mark of 59-50-12 and he has started in 121 games. Wolf has taken the ice for 125 contests over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last contest, Colorado faced off against the Blues in a matchup where the Avalanche went home in defeat by a tally of 3-2. The Avalanche had 2 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 power play chances in this outing but weren't able to score a goal.

Colorado has put up 2,551 shots (1st in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.13%, while allowing the opposition 1,982 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 83.94% on their opponents 218 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 90.4%. They have a total of 244 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 17.62%. The Avalanche have racked up 241 goals at even strength and 43 goals (20th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 190 goals to be scored by of a combination of 155 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the Colorado Avalanche have notched a total of 284 goals, 110 points, as well as a points percentage of .724.

On the other side of the ice you will find Mackenzie Blackwood defending the net. He has gathered 7,485 stops out of 8,271 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .905. Blackwood has earned a career record of 124-113-29 and has played in 288 contests. He has started in 270 games and has been on the ice for 13,438 mins. Blackwood's percentage of quality starts is 56.7% and he has 153 quality starts in his career. His opponents are averaging 2.91 goals per game and he has allowed 786 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Colorado

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