Scotiabank Saddledome Showdown: Calgary Flames Face Columbus Blue Jackets

As the Calgary Flames prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Flames have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games, with an impressive shutout win against the Florida Panthers but a loss against the Los Angeles Kings where they scored three goals yet conceded five.

Analyzing their last three games, we see that the Flames have been strong on special teams. They managed to score shorthanded twice against Florida and capitalized on one powerplay opportunity out of six against Los Angeles. However, they also allowed five even-strength goals in that loss. Their shooting percentage has varied from as high as 12 percent down to around 9 percent in these games.

Defensively, there's room for improvement; despite blocking a significant number of shots (26 against Los Angeles), they've given up goals due to a less than ideal save percentage which dipped as low as 85 percent in one game. On offense, faceoff wins have been fairly consistent hovering around or just above fifty percent which is crucial for possession and control of the game.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption and consistency at home where fan support at Scotiabank Saddledome has always played a pivotal role. The venue is known for its energetic atmosphere which could give the home team an edge over Columbus.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on January 26th at 7:00 PM MST. It will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally for away fans on BSOH channel 660. Don't miss out on what promises to be an engaging battle on ice between these two NHL teams!