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Montreal Canadiens vs. Calgary Flames: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 8, 2025

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Mar 8, 2025 8:42 PM
The Montreal Canadiens, sitting with a 30-26-6 record, travel to the Scotiabank Saddledome to face off against the Calgary Flames, who hold a 29-23-10 record, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Flames look to build on their 1-0 series lead in this non-conference matchup, while the Canadiens aim to even the score. Expect a thrilling contest as these two NHL teams clash in Calgary.
Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames

Current Odds

MTL
CGY
Over
1.5
+140
Under
1.5
-190
MTL
+1.5
-295
CGY
-1.5
+210
MTL
ML
+1800
CGY
ML
-1750

Canadiens vs Flames statistics

Stat Canadiens Flames
Goals For per Game 2.97 2.58
Goals Against Average 3.31 2.92
Shots per Game 26.0 29.0
Shots Against per Game 29.0 29.3
Power Play Goals 40 38
Power Play Goals Against 36 47
Short Handed Goals 8 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 577 647
Power Play Percentage 21.7 21.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.1 74.6

Calgary Flames recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/6/25 @ Dallas Stars L 3-2 OT
3/4/25 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 6-3
3/2/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 2-1 OT
3/1/25 @ Florida Panthers L 3-0
2/27/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-0

Montreal Canadiens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/6/25 @ Edmonton Oilers L 3-2 OT
3/3/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 4-3 OT
3/1/25 @ Buffalo Sabres W 4-2
2/27/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 4-3 OT
2/25/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 4-0

Calgary Flames injuries

  • Kevin Bahl (D): Day-To-Day
  • Joel Hanley (D): Day-To-Day
  • Morgan Frost (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jakob Pelletier (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Walker Duehr (RW): Day-To-Day

Montreal Canadiens injuries

  • Patrik Laine (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Pezzetta (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Kirby Dach (C): Injured Reserve
  • Kaiden Guhle (D): Out
  • Josh Anderson (RW): Day-To-Day

Canadiens vs Flames game info

Type Info
Venue Scotiabank Saddledome
Location Calgary, AB
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM

Canadiens vs Flames predictions

As the Montreal Canadiens lace up for their showdown against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome, all eyes will be on their dynamic forward, Cole Caufield. With an impressive 31 goals under his belt this season, Caufield is primed to light the lamp yet again. His sharp shooting skills make him a constant threat, and you never quite know when he'll sneak past the defense and score one in the top corner. And let's not forget about Nick Suzuki, who's not just dishing out assists left and right with a team-high of 46 but is also leading in total points for Montreal. His chemistry with Caufield is something special. You can almost feel the electricity when these two combine for a scoring play. That kind of synergy is hard to defend against. Imagine this: it’s crunch time, and Suzuki sends a slick pass to Caufield—goal! The Canadiens fans are certainly hoping for a scene like this tonight.

Turning the spotlight to the Calgary Flames, Jonathan Huberdeau will have a critical role to play. He's been finding the back of the net consistently, with 22 goals for the season so far. A classic power forward, he’s got the grit and grind to muscle his way to the net. Meanwhile, MacKenzie Weegar excels in bolstering the Flames' offensive plays from the defensive end. His 28 assists are nothing to scoff at—they might very well be the key to keeping the Canadiens on their toes. And then there’s Nazem Kadri—his 46 points this season demonstrate his ability to be a game-changer. He's known for his tenacity and often delivers heroics when it matters most. With this lineup showing remarkable potential, could the Flames fans witness a dominant performance on their home ice?

Now, let’s talk predictions. Picture the game's intensity reaching its peak as two evenly matched teams face off. Calgary holds home ice advantage, boasting a solid home record at the Saddledome. This might tip the scales in favor of the Flames. The odds are leaning towards Calgary, with CGY at -140, and that's not just luck. They've shown they know how to handle the Canadiens. But never count out Montreal; they’ve got a knack for pulling off surprises. Still, if I had to call it, I'd place my bet on Calgary squeezing out a victory. But hey, in hockey, especially with these two teams, anything can happen. What do you think? Will it be a night of fireworks for the Flames, or will the Canadiens crash the party?

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