- Matchup: Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports
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At Ball Arena, the Colorado Avalanche (48-14-10) will look to secure a victory over the Calgary Flames (31-34-8) this Monday.
In their latest match, the Calgary Flames triumphed with a commanding 7-3 win against the Canucks. During this game, Calgary accumulated 13 penalty minutes and capitalized on 2 of their 3 power play opportunities. Their offensive prowess was evident as they scored 7 goals from 23 shots taken.
This season, Flames opponents have drawn 212 power play opportunities (ranked 17th in the league), converting these chances into 41 goals. Calgary has faced 2,149 shot attempts against them, achieving a save percentage of .897. The Flames have taken a total of 2,084 shots, reflecting a shooting percentage of 8.9%. At even strength, Calgary has allowed 181 goals while scoring 150. With 210 power play chances, they have successfully scored 35 goals, resulting in a rate of 16.67%. This season, Calgary holds 70 points with a points percentage of .479, recording 185 goals (31st in the NHL) while conceding 222.
For the matchup, Devin Cooley will be in goal. Throughout his NHL career, he has faced 87 goals, achieving a goals-against average of 3.00 across 33 games played. Cooley’s save percentage stands at .906, with 380 minutes of play. His record shows 11 wins, 12 losses, and 6 ties, with 29 starts. He has achieved 20 quality starts, maintaining a quality start percentage of .690 and facing 922 shots with 835 saves.
In their last outing, the Colorado Avalanche faced the Jets, resulting in a 4-2 defeat. They managed 2 power play attempts, converting 1 of these chances, and scored 2 goals from 23 shots on net.
The Avalanche have netted 225 goals at even strength and an additional 40 power play goals (21st in the league). Colorado leads the league with 2,422 shot attempts, boasting a shooting percentage of 10.94%, while allowing 1,882 shots against them. On the season, the Avalanche have recorded 265 goals, 106 points, and a points percentage of .736, allowing 177 goals against (143 at even strength and 34 while shorthanded). With 233 power play opportunities, their power play percentage stands at 17.17%, and they possess an impressive penalty kill rate of 83.65% against 208 attempts, along with a save percentage of 90.6%.
Goalkeeping for the Avalanche will likely be handled by Mackenzie Blackwood. Throughout his career, he has made 7,447 saves on 8,224 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .906. Blackwood’s career record is 124 wins, 112 losses, and 29 ties, with 286 games played. He has started 268 matches, accumulating 13,434 minutes on the ice. He registers a quality start percentage of 57.1%, having achieved 153 quality starts in his NHL tenure, while the opposition averages 2.90 goals per game, as he has allowed 777 goals overall.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Choose Colorado
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