The Calgary Flames (2-4-1) host the St. Louis Blues (2-2-1) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, October 26 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and BSMW. The Flames have lost three straight games.
Flames vs. Blues Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, October 26, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Flames and Blues Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Flames Insights
- The Flames’ 17 total goals (2.4 per game) make them the 19th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- The Flames have allowed 25 total goals (3.6 per game), ranking 29th in league action in goals against.
- Their -8 goal differential ranks 28th in the league.
- The three power-play goals the Flames have recorded this season (on 24 power-play chances) rank 19th in the NHL.
- The Flames have the league’s 23rd-ranked power-play conversion rate (12.5%).
- The Flames have scored two shorthanded goals this season.
- The Flames’ 88.89% penalty-kill success rate is sixth-best in the league.
- The Flames win 54.4% of their faceoffs to rank fifth in the NHL.
- The Flames have a 7.5% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 29th in the league.
- The Flames are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 11.9 hits and 14.4 blocked shots per game.
Flames Key Players
- Elias Lindholm has been critical to Calgary’s offense this season, recording six points in seven games.
- With three goals and three assists, Andrew Mangiapane is one of the most important contributors for Calgary with his six points (0.9 per game).
- With four points through seven games (zero goals and four assists), Noah Hanifin has been an important part of Calgary’s offensive efforts this season.
- Daniel Vladar (1-1-0) has a 1.3 goals against average and a save percentage of 84.211 for Calgary.
Flames Injuries
Jakob Pelletier: Shoulder (Out)
Blues Insights
- The Blues have 10 goals this season (two per game), 30th in the NHL.
- The Blues have one of the top defenses in the league, conceding 14 total goals (2.8 per game), sixth in the league.
- Their -4 goal differential is 24th in the league.
- The Blues have one power-play goal (on 15 chances), 29th in the NHL.
- The Blues’ power-play percentage (6.67) puts them 28th in the league.
- The Blues’ have the 25th-ranked penalty kill percentage (71.43%).
- At 48.8%, the Blues have the NHL’s 23rd-ranked faceoff win rate.
- With a shooting percentage of 8.6%, the Blues are 22nd in the league.
- The Blues have not held their opponents scoreless yet this season.
Blues Key Players
- Robert Thomas’ four points make him a vital offensive option for St. Louis. He has one goal and three assists in five games.
- Jakub Vrana has scored three total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has one goal and two assists.
- Jordan Kyrou is a crucial contributor on offense for St. Louis with one goal and two assists.
- Joel Hofer has a 0-1-0 record this season, with an 85.714 save percentage (57th in the league). He has 36 saves, and has given up six goals (1.2 goals against average).
Blues Injuries
Anton Malmstrom: Undisclosed (Out), Josh Jacobs: Undisclosed (Out)