- Matchup: Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports
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The Colorado Avalanche (50-16-10) are set to take on the Calgary Flames (32-36-8) at Ball Arena this Thursday.
In their previous outing, the Calgary Flames secured a 5-3 victory over the Ducks. During the match, Calgary accrued 6 penalty minutes and had 1 power play opportunity but failed to capitalize. Their offensive effort was commendable, evident in their successful scoring, where they netted 5 goals from 20 shots.
The Flames’ opponents have collectively attempted 225 power plays (ranking 16th in the league) and successfully scored 46 goals in those scenarios. Calgary has faced 2,271 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .894. With 2,155 shots attempted on offense, they hold a shooting percentage of 9.1%. While at even strength, they allowed 194 goals against while scoring 160. Currently, the Flames have secured 214 power play opportunities, converting 35 of them for a percentage of 16.36%. The Flames have accrued 72 points this season, with a points percentage of .474. In goal-scoring terms, they have registered 195 goals (ranked 32nd in the NHL) while conceding 240 goals.
Dustin Wolf will be in net for the Flames. In his career, Wolf has delivered 63 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .521. His save percentage stands at .901 over 3,887 minutes. Wolf has faced a total of 3,492 shots, making 3,148 saves. Over his professional career, he has seen 344 goals scored against him, maintaining a goals against average (GAA) of 2.84. With a career record of 59-50-12, he has played in 125 games.
In their last match, Colorado took on the Blues but fell short with a score of 3-2. The Avalanche managed 2 goals from 28 shots on goal and had 3 power play chances but were unable to find the net.
The Avalanche lead the league with a total of 2,551 shots and boast an impressive shot percentage of 11.13%. They’ve allowed 1,982 shots from opponents and maintained an 83.94% penalty kill rate against 218 power plays. Their save percentage is at 90.4%. Colorado has had 244 power play opportunities, yielding a conversion rate of 17.62%. Scoring-wise, the Avalanche have netted 241 goals at even strength and 43 on the power play (ranking 20th in the league). They’ve given up 190 goals, split into 155 even-strength goals and 35 goals while shorthanded. This season, they have scored 284 goals, earning 110 points and a points percentage of .724.
Mackenzie Blackwood will guard the net for the Avalanche. He has made 7,485 saves out of 8,271 shots faced, resulting in a .905 save percentage. His career record stands at 124-113-29 across 288 games, with 270 of those as a starter, totaling 13,438 minutes played. Blackwood’s quality start percentage is 56.7%, with 153 quality starts throughout his career. He has conceded an average of 2.91 goals per game, allowing a total of 786 goals.
Who do you think will take the win tonight in this NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Colorado
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