Scotiabank Saddledome Showdown: Calgary Flames Face Off Against Chicago Blackhawks

As the Calgary Flames prepare to host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Flames have shown a mix of outcomes in their past games, with a notable victory and a tough loss.

In their last outing against the Los Angeles Kings, despite scoring evenly across all periods for a total of three goals, the Flames fell short with goaltending saving only 85 percent of shots and ultimately losing 5-3. This was compounded by a -17 plus-minus rating indicating defensive struggles during even-strength play.

However, looking back at an earlier game against the Anaheim Ducks paints a different picture. The Flames powered through with three goals on an impressive shooting percentage of nearly seven percent while shutting out their opponents. Their powerplay unit capitalized on one out of seven opportunities and showcased strong goaltending that saved all shots faced for a perfect save percentage.

The most recent home game for Calgary saw them triumph over the Florida Panthers with solid defensive play leading to only one goal against and an exceptional save percentage nearing 97 percent. Their shorthanded units stepped up by netting two goals, reflecting well-coordinated play under pressure.

These mixed results suggest that while there are areas for improvement, particularly in bolstering defense during even-strength situations, there's also evidence of resilience and capability within special teams' scenarios.

Fans attending or tuning in should anticipate seeing whether Calgary can leverage its powerplay effectiveness and replicate its staunch goaltending performance from previous wins. Additionally, they will be looking for improvements in five-on-five play where they've been vulnerable recently.

The upcoming match is scheduled for January 28th at 8 PM Mountain Time (MT) at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or NBCS-CHI depending on their location.