Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet, Prime Video (select markets)
This is a Pacific Division matchup and the third meeting of the 2026-27 season between the teams (series tied 1-1 entering the night). Anaheim arrives on a mini hot streak after a 5-4 win at Edmonton, while Calgary hosts after a recent road swing.
Current Records and Recent Form
Ducks (8-7-1): Strong on the road this season (6-3-0 in some reports). Coming off consecutive wins (5-4 at Edmonton with Pavel Mintyukov scoring twice, and previously at Vancouver). High-scoring team (~3.5–3.7 goals per game) but porous defense (~3.8 goals against). Elite power play (around 34–36%, top of the league). Last 10 mixed but recent offensive explosion.
Flames (7-8-1): 5-3-0 at home in available splits. Recent form includes a 2-1 win at San Jose and an OT loss at Seattle. Lower scoring (~2.4 goals per game, near bottom) but better defensive structure and strong penalty kill (~84%). Power play solid (~30%). Last 10 more competitive (around 6-3-1 range in reports).
Both teams sit in the middle of the Pacific. Anaheim generates more offense; Calgary relies on structure and special teams.
Injury Reports
Ducks:
Troy Terry (RW) — Hip; out.
A.J. Greer (LW) — Upper body; out.
Ryan Poehling (C) — Lower body; out (longer term).
Ian Moore (D) — Lower body; out.
Flames:
Jonathan Huberdeau (LW) — Hip; out.
Samuel Honzek (LW) — Lower body; out.
Brennan Othmann (LW) — Upper body; day-to-day.
Depth is tested on both sides, particularly Anaheim’s forward group and Calgary’s missing skill.
Current Key Rosters and Projected Elements
Ducks key players: Leo Carlsson (high points total, playmaking center), Cutter Gauthier (goal-scoring leader), Beckett Sennecke, Pavel Mintyukov (recent multi-goal game), Jackson LaCombe, Alex Killorn, Frank Vatrano (when available). Goalies: Lukas Dostal (primary option, mixed numbers), Ville Husso, Laurent Brossoit (recent starts). Projected style: High-event, power-play driven attack centered on Carlsson and Gauthier/Sennecke lines; young defense led by Mintyukov and LaCombe.
Flames key players: Matthew Coronato, Joel Farabee, Mikael Backlund, Matvei Gridin, Yegor Sharangovich, Morgan Frost. Goalies: Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley (both options with varying recent form). Projected style: Structured, Backlund-centered checking lines with secondary scoring from Coronato/Farabee groups.
Likely goalies: Lukas Dostal (or possible rotation) for Anaheim (second night of a back-to-back); Dustin Wolf or Devin Cooley for Calgary. Confirm after morning skates.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Leo Carlsson / Cutter Gauthier / Beckett Sennecke vs. Calgary defense and Backlund line: Anaheim’s top offensive talents against Calgary’s structure. Carlsson’s vision and Gauthier’s finishing will test the Flames’ blue line.
Pavel Mintyukov vs. Calgary forwards: The young Ducks defenseman’s recent scoring and puck-moving ability create transition opportunities.
Matthew Coronato / Joel Farabee vs. Anaheim’s defensive pairs: Calgary needs secondary scoring to keep pace with Anaheim’s offense.
Special teams: Anaheim’s elite power play is a major edge; Calgary’s strong penalty kill will be tested. Faceoffs and discipline matter in a potential high-event game.
Goaltending: Both tandems have been inconsistent; the home edge and rest favor Calgary slightly if Wolf/Cooley is sharp against a tired Ducks side.
Series History
Series tied 1-1 this season. Calgary won the most recent meeting 4-2. Earlier games featured competitive, sometimes high-scoring affairs typical of Pacific Division play. Home ice has been a factor historically.
Betting Trends
Anaheim strong when scoring 3+ goals; Calgary better at home and in lower-event games. Back-to-back for the Ducks is a key factor.
Game Odds
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Calgary Flames – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, November 5, 2026
