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Expected score: Calgary Flames 2-3 Detroit Red Wings
Calgary Flames travel to Detroit on Sunday looking to arrest a troubling run of form, but they face a Red Wings side that has shown more resilience early in the season. The Flames sit 16th in the standings with just 4 points from 8 games, while Detroit occupies 13th with 9 points from 9 outings. This matchup pits two struggling teams against each other, but the hosts have built a modest advantage in both the league table and recent consistency.
Team form
Calgary Flames
Detroit has won 2 of its last 5 games, including a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia on 2026-10-15. The Red Wings scored 12 goals across those five matches while conceding 15, averaging 2.4 goals for and 3.0 against. Their home record shows promise: they have played five of their last six games at home, winning twice. The loss to Seattle (3-6) and defeats to Winnipeg and New York were costly, but the wins over Ottawa (5-3) and Philadelphia suggest Detroit can find the net when it matters.
Detroit Red Wings
Calgary's road woes are acute. The Flames have lost four of their last five away games, most recently falling 2-6 to Vegas on 2026-10-16. Over five games, they have scored just 12 goals while surrendering 25—a concerning 5.0 per game defensively. Their sole away win came against Anaheim (4-2) on 2026-10-14, but that bright spot is overshadowed by heavy defeats to Vegas, Seattle (1-6), and Colorado (3-7). Calgary's defence has been particularly fragile on the road, and their attack has struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record is available between these teams in recent seasons.
Key factors
Detroit's home-ice advantage looms large: they have been effective on home ice this season and will exploit Calgary's defensive vulnerabilities. The Flames' road record is alarming—conceding 5.0 goals per game in their last five away outings suggests they will struggle to contain the Red Wings' attack. Calgary's only win in this stretch came against a weaker opponent, and they have failed to score more than 4 goals in any of their four losses. Detroit's ability to win tight games, as shown against Philadelphia, gives them an edge in a close contest. Calgary's offence has been inconsistent, and without a sharper defensive structure, they risk another heavy defeat.
Prediction
Detroit enters as the favourite despite both teams' modest records. The Red Wings have demonstrated greater stability at home and a better points tally. Calgary's defensive frailty on the road—particularly the 5.0 goals conceded per game over their last five away matches—makes them vulnerable to Detroit's attack. While Calgary can score, their recent away form suggests they will struggle to keep pace. Detroit's home record and Calgary's road struggles create a clear imbalance. The Flames will need a marked improvement in defensive discipline and offensive execution to trouble the hosts.
Detroit Red Wings are the favourite to win this matchup. The Red Wings' home-ice edge and Calgary's alarming defensive record on the road point to a Detroit victory. Expect the hosts to control the game and capitalize on the Flames' defensive lapses. A close contest is possible, but Detroit's superior form and home advantage should prove decisive.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | |
| 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 13 | |
| 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | |
| 7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | |
| 8 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 11 | |
| 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
| 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | |
| 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
| 14 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 5 | |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| 1 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 17 | |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 14 | |
| 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
| 7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | |
| 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |
| 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 10 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
| 14 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | |
| 15 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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