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Expected score: Colorado Avalanche 4-2 Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche host Calgary Flames in an NHL matchup that shapes up as a heavyweight bout between a side finding its rhythm and one struggling to gain traction. The Avalanche sit seventh in the standings with 13 points from 12 games, while Calgary occupies 13th place with 10 points from 11. This is a chance for the home side to extend their advantage and for the visitors to prove they can compete against stronger opposition.
Team form
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado have won three of their last five, including a dominant 7-3 victory over Calgary just over three weeks ago. They've scored 21 goals across those five games—an impressive 4.2 per game—though they've also conceded 15, showing their defence can be vulnerable. The 6-1 home win over St. Louis and the 3-2 road victory at Dallas demonstrate they can control matches when firing on all cylinders, but losses to Toronto (3-6) and Winnipeg (2-3) remind us they're not infallible.
Calgary Flames
Calgary's recent form is concerning. They've won just one of their last five outings, against Anaheim, but losses to Vegas (2-6), Anaheim again (2-4), Colorado (3-7), and Seattle (1-6) paint a troubling picture. Conceding 25 goals in five games—an average of 5.0 per match—suggests defensive issues that will be exposed against a Avalanche team capable of scoring in bunches. Their 2.4 goals per game average is well below what they'll need to stay competitive here.
Head-to-head
These teams met on October 9, with Colorado claiming a comprehensive 7-3 victory at home. That result underscores the gap in current form and execution between the sides.
Key factors
Colorado's offensive firepower is the dominant factor. They've demonstrated they can score heavily and consistently, particularly at home where they've notched 6 and 7 goals in recent outings. Calgary's leaky defence—conceding at such a high rate—will struggle to contain that threat. The Avalanche also hold the psychological edge after their recent demolition of the Flames. For Calgary to have any chance, they need to tighten up defensively and convert their limited opportunities; their 2.4 goals per game won't cut it against a team averaging 4.2.
Prediction
The Avalanche are clear favourites, and the numbers justify that view. They're the better team in form, they've proven they can beat Calgary convincingly, and their home record suggests they'll be dangerous. Calgary's defensive vulnerabilities are a gift to an opponent with Colorado's scoring capacity. The Flames will need to be nearly perfect to steal a result here, and their recent performances suggest they're not capable of that level of execution right now.
Back Colorado to win. The Avalanche should control this match from start to finish. They have the firepower, the form, and the recent head-to-head advantage. Calgary will struggle to keep pace, and while they may score, it won't be enough to trouble the hosts.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 20 | |
| 2 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 20 | |
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 19 | |
| 4 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 17 | |
| 5 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 16 | |
| 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 15 | |
| 7 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 15 | |
| 8 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 13 | |
| 9 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 13 | |
| 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | |
| 11 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 11 | |
| 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 11 | |
| 13 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | |
| 14 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 8 | |
| 16 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 7 | |
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 22 | |
| 2 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 19 | |
| 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 16 | |
| 4 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 16 | |
| 5 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 16 | |
| 6 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 16 | |
| 7 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 16 | |
| 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 15 | |
| 9 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | |
| 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 14 | |
| 11 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 14 | |
| 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
| 13 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
| 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 11 | |
| 15 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10 | |
| 16 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
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