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Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 8, 2024

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Dec 8, 2024 8:07 PM
The Dallas Stars, riding high on their impressive 10-2-0 home record, look to extend their winning streak at the American Airlines Center as they host the Calgary Flames on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The Flames, who have struggled on the road with a 3-6-4 record, will aim to snap their slump and hand the Stars their third home loss of the season. This Central Division vs Pacific Division matchup promises to be an exciting NHL showdown.
Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars

Current Odds

CGY
DAL
Over
6.5
+118
Under
6.0
+100
CGY
+1.5
-133
DAL
-1.5
+117
CGY
ML
+195
DAL
ML
-204

Flames vs Stars statistics

Stat Flames Stars
Goals For per Game 2.56 3.27
Goals Against per Game 2.85 2.58
Shots per Game 29.8 30.2
Shots Against per Game 29.9 27.2
Power Play Goals 17 15
Power Play Goals Against 24 14
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 264 197
Power Play Percentage 21.5 18.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 71.1 81.8

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/6/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 3-2
12/4/24 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-2
12/2/24 @ Utah Hockey Club W 2-1
12/1/24 vs Winnipeg Jets W 3-1
11/29/24 vs Colorado Avalanche W 5-3

Calgary Flames recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/5/24 vs St. Louis Blues L 4-3 OT
12/3/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-0
11/30/24 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 6-2
11/29/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 5-2
11/27/24 @ Detroit Red Wings L 2-1 OT

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Tyler Seguin (C): Injured Reserve
  • Logan Stankoven (C): Day-To-Day
  • Roope Hintz (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mason Marchment (LW): Day-To-Day

Calgary Flames injuries

  • Justin Kirkland (C): Injured Reserve
  • Samuel Honzek (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Yegor Sharangovich (C): Injured Reserve
  • Kevin Rooney (C): Injured Reserve
  • Martin Pospisil (C): Day-To-Day

Flames vs Stars game info

Type Info
Venue American Airlines Center
Location Dallas, TX
Puck drop Sun 8:00 PM

Flames vs Stars predictions

As the Calgary Flames gear up to face the Dallas Stars, all eyes are likely on Jonathan Huberdeau. With 8 goals to his name this season, you can bet he’s itching to bump up that tally. Meanwhile, Nazem Kadri, leading the team with 16 points, has shown he can be a critical playmaker and a threat whenever he’s on the ice. The key for the Flames will be how effectively these leaders can penetrate the Stars' robust home defense, and whether Mackenzie Weegar can keep dishing out top-notch assists under pressure.

On the flip side, the Dallas Stars have their own ace, Matt Duchene, whose impressive stats - 12 goals and a total of 28 points - make him a formidable opponent. The home crowd at the American Airlines Center is in for a treat if Duchene continues his current form. His ability to find the back of the net, coupled with his knack for setting up his teammates, might just be the edge the Stars need against a Flames team that's been struggling on the road.

Given the stats and the home advantage, the Dallas Stars are looking like the favorites to clinch this one. Their strong home record is hard to ignore, and with the Calgary Flames having a bit of a wobble away from home, it sets the stage for the Stars to potentially extend their winning streak at the American Airlines Center. However, as any NHL fan knows, the ice can always throw a curveball or two!

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