As the National Hockey League schedule pushes into the final weeks of the regular season, two Pacific Division clubs square off at Honda Center on Sunday night with the Calgary Flames taking on the Anaheim Ducks. Both teams have had stretches of success and struggles this season, with the Ducks having a stronger season overall. Before this contest begins from Anaheim, continue reading to get my Flames vs Ducks prediction in the NHL.
Our Flames vs Ducks Pick
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Confidence: 4 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date & Time: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Ducks enter this game with clear offensive life, having won their last four games and going 11-2-0 in their past 13 contests. Anaheim’s last victory came in dramatic fashion, an overtime 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets, with veteran scorers lighting the lamp late and multiple contributors putting up points in that offensive showing. This stretch has moved Anaheim into a comfortable position in the Pacific Division and shown they can score in bunches and break stalemates late in games.
The Flames, on the other hand, have split their last four games. A convincing 4-1 home win over the San Jose Sharks saw Calgary score four unanswered and grab a second straight win, led by Nazem Kadri’s two goals. But in their most recent outing on Saturday, Calgary was shut out 2-0 by the Los Angeles Kings, managing a lackluster offensive effort in what was the first game of a back-to-back situation. The inconsistency in offensive production has left Calgary hovering around .500 and undermined their road results.
Goaltending
For the Flames, Dustin Wolf has carried most of the season’s workload and has shown he can be effective, particularly in games where Calgary gets timely scoring. However, Wolf’s save percentage and goals-against numbers lag slightly behind league averages, and facing a surging Anaheim offense will test his consistency. The Ducks counter with Lukas Dostal, who has more wins and is garnering praise for his performance in key games. Dostal’s numbers show he gives Anaheim a stronger edge between the pipes, especially with his ability to make saves in high-danger situations and steal momentum.
Key skaters
Calgary’s offensive leader has been Nazem Kadri with a solid points pace and ability to contribute assists and timely goals. Mikael Backlund and Matt Coronato have also been productive, but the Flames lack the depth scoring that can tilt tight games in their favor. Anaheim has Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson among their top offensive contributors, with other forwards like Beckett Sennecke adding secondary scoring and creating dynamic offensive pressure. The Ducks have more balanced scoring threats, making it harder for opponents to key on one line.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Anaheim won the first meeting between these teams this season in overtime in January.
- The first meeting between these teams ended 4-3, going over the total.
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