Date and Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 7:00 PM PST Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West
Team Records
Vancouver Canucks: 29-23-11
Calgary Flames: 30-23-10
Recent Performance
Both teams are in the midst of competitive seasons and are fighting for playoff positions in the Western Conference. The Canucks are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, a game in which they led 4-1 with less than five minutes to go. The Flames, meanwhile, are coming off a 3-0 shutout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which snapped their two-game winning streak.
Key Players to Watch
Vancouver Canucks:
Quinn Hughes: The defenseman leads the Canucks with 42 points. His absence due to injury will be a significant loss for the team.
Elias Pettersson: Another key player out due to injury, Pettersson has 28 points this season and is a crucial part of the Canucks’ offense.
Thatcher Demko: The goaltender has a record of 2-1-3 with a 3.43 GAA and a .879 SV%. His performance will be vital in limiting the Flames’ scoring opportunities.
Calgary Flames:
Jonathan Huberdeau: Leading the Flames with 27 points, Huberdeau’s playmaking ability will be crucial for Calgary’s offense.
Nazem Kadri: With 35 points, Kadri is a key contributor to the Flames’ scoring and overall play.
Dustin Wolf: The rookie goaltender has a record of 11-5-2 with a 2.70 GAA and a .912 SV%. His performance in net will be essential for the Flames.
Injury Report
Vancouver Canucks:
Quinn Hughes: Out (injury)
Elias Pettersson: Out (injury)
Calgary Flames:
No significant injuries reported.
Matchup History
The Canucks and Flames have faced each other twice this season, with each team winning one game. The Canucks won 3-1 on November 12, while the Flames won 6-5 in overtime on October 9. This game will be the third of four meetings between the two teams this season.
Keys to the Game
Vancouver Canucks:
Defensive Stability: With key players like Hughes and Pettersson out, the Canucks need to tighten up their defense and limit the Flames’ scoring chances.
Goaltending Performance: Demko’s performance in net will be crucial. He needs to provide a strong presence and make key saves to keep the Canucks in the game.
Special Teams: The Canucks need to capitalize on power-play opportunities and improve their penalty kill to limit the Flames’ chances.
Calgary Flames:
Offensive Pressure: The Flames need to apply consistent offensive pressure and take advantage of the Canucks’ defensive struggles.
Goaltending Consistency: Wolf’s performance in net will be key. He needs to maintain his form and provide stability for the Flames.
Puck Possession: The Flames need to control the puck and dominate possession to create scoring opportunities and limit the Canucks’ chances.
Vancouver Canucks 5.5
Calgary Flames – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 11, 2025
