Will the Flames Blaze Past the Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome?

As the Calgary Flames prepare to host the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 19, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The Flames have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a notable victory against the Florida Panthers and a tough loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

In their last game against the Kings, despite scoring three goals and putting up 32 shots, defensive lapses led to a -17 plus-minus rating and ultimately a loss. The powerplay opportunities were there with six chances but only capitalized once. Faceoff win percentage was nearly even at 49 percent, indicating that puck possession battles could swing either way in upcoming games.

However, looking back at their game against Anaheim Ducks shows that when they get it right on special teams, they can dominate; they scored one powerplay goal from seven opportunities while keeping a clean sheet defensively. Their faceoff win percentage was balanced at 50 percent again.

The most recent home game for Calgary showcased an impressive shorthanded performance with two goals scored while down a man. They also managed to outperform in faceoffs with a winning percentage of 61 percent which helped them secure victory over the Panthers.

The upcoming match will be crucial for Calgary as they look to build consistency especially in terms of special teams play and puck possession. With home-ice advantage where they've recently shown strength particularly in defensive resilience and opportunistic scoring – fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice.

For those looking to catch all the action live from Scotiabank Saddledome or tune in from home, mark your calendars for February 19th at 21:00 UTC (2:00 PM Mountain Time). The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+ ensuring you won't miss any of this thrilling encounter.