Ducks Glide North to Challenge Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Ducks have had an oscillating performance in their past few games, with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks being a highlight. In that game, they demonstrated offensive prowess with a shooting percentage of 16 percent and defensive solidity by not conceding any goals.

However, consistency has been an issue for the Ducks as they were unable to score in their subsequent match against the Minnesota Wild, resulting in a 4-0 loss. This inconsistency was further highlighted by their most recent away game against St. Louis Blues where they managed to net twice but ultimately fell short with a final score of 4-2.

One area that requires attention is faceoffs; the Ducks have struggled here with win percentages of 58 percent against Chicago but only 33 percent and 31 percent in their losses to Minnesota and St. Louis respectively. Winning faceoffs is crucial as it directly correlates with control of the puck and subsequently scoring opportunities.

Special teams will also be critical in this upcoming matchup. The powerplay unit showed effectiveness against Chicago by capitalizing once out of five opportunities but failed to convert during three chances versus Minnesota.

Defensively, goaltending remains strong for Anaheim despite these setbacks; save percentages have consistently been high even during losses which indicates reliability between the pipes.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams look to assert dominance on ice at Calgary's home venue on April 3rd at 7:00 PM MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ online or watch on BSSC and BSSD television networks for live coverage of what is expected to be an engaging contest between these two NHL franchises.