- Matchup: Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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This Thursday, the Calgary Flames (21-25-6) will head to the Grand Casino Arena, aiming to take down the Minnesota Wild (29-14-10).
After suffering a 4-3 defeat to the Ducks in their previous game, the Calgary Flames are eager to address some shortcomings. In that match, their offensive performance was average, netting 3 goals from 35 shots. They capitalized once on a power play opportunity and accumulated 4 penalty minutes throughout the game.
During the season, the Flames’ opponents have capitalized on 153 power play opportunities (17th in the NHL), scoring 25 goals in the process. Opposing teams have fired off 1,510 shots against Calgary, leading to a save percentage of .898. The Flames have attempted 1,497 shots themselves, achieving a shooting percentage of 8.7%. At even strength, they’ve conceded 129 goals while managing to score 105. With 158 power play chances this season, they’ve scored 25 goals, resulting in a power play percentage of 15.82%. Currently, the Flames sit at 48 points with a points percentage of .462, having scored 130 goals (31st in the NHL) and allowing 154 against.
In goal for Calgary will be Devin Cooley, who has recorded 14 quality starts with a .700 quality start percentage. He holds a save percentage of .908 across 357 minutes of gameplay, facing 639 shots and making 580 saves. Cooley has allowed 59 goals, averaging 2.95 goals against per game, and boasts a record of 8-8-4 over 20 games played this season.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild faced a tough matchup against the Panthers, ultimately falling 4-3. In that game, they had 6 power play opportunities, scoring 2 goals from those chances, while putting 21 shots on goal.
This season, the Minnesota Wild have accumulated 168 goals and 68 points, showcasing a points percentage of .642. They have allowed 151 goals, with 119 coming at even strength and 32 while shorthanded. The Wild have netted 125 goals at even strength and 43 goals (3rd in the NHL) on the power play from 178 chances, giving them a power play percentage of 24.16%. They’ve attempted 1,531 shots (8th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.97%, while allowing 1,578 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 76.30% over 135 chances, with a save percentage of 90.4%.
Filip Gustavsson will be the goaltender for Minnesota, boasting 5,374 saves from 5,894 shots for a .912 save percentage. Gustavsson’s career record stands at 100-68-26 over 202 games. He has started 193 games and played 9,038 minutes, achieving a quality start rate of 61.7% with 119 quality starts. Opponents average 2.69 goals per game against him, totaling 520 goals allowed in his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown, spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Calgary
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