Facing Flames

(AP Photo/Matt Marton) Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) defends against the Calgary Flames during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Calgary Flames left wing Jakob Pelletier ...

(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Calgary Flames center Blake Coleman (20) falls on the ice while being surrounded by Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrázek (34), Chicago Blackhawks ...

The Calgary Flames kick off their week-long road trip by visiting the United Center to face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks on Amazon Prime.

Yegor Sharangovich had a short-handed goal and an assist, and Rory Kerins had two assists in his NHL debut for the Flames (21-14-7), who have won three in a row and four of six. Dustin Wolf, who is 7-1-1 in his past nine starts, made 23 saves.

Connor Bedard recorded his 100th NHL point with a goal for the Blackhawks (14-28-2), who have lost three in a row and four of five (1-4-0). Petr Mrazek made 31 saves.

The Calgary Flames begin their four-game road trip against the Chicago Blackhawks on tonight at the United Center, and the NHL odds have the Flames as -140 favorites. Calgary forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been on fire with 10 goals over his past 14 games, and my Flames vs. Blackhawks predictions expect this trend to continue.

Calgary Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau, left, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich, center, as Vladislav Gavrikov looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

Doused by Flames

Louis Crevier also scored for the Blackhawks, and Petr Mrazek made 31 saves ... slick short-handed goal by Sharangovich at 13:38. Calgary Flames left wing Jakob Pelletier (22) celebrates with ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago ... also scored for the Blackhawks, and Petr Mrazek made 31 saves. Bean's second goal ...

Folks, sometimes there are teams that just have your number. And conversely, sometimes there are teams you find a way to beat consistently. This season, the Calgary Flames have managed to play really well against the Chicago Blackhawks.