Something has to give when the Anaheim Ducks (40-27-4, on a three-game winning streak) hit the road against the Calgary Flames (30-34-7, winners of four straight). The matchup on Thursday, March 26 begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s a peek at which club we pick to come out on top in Thursday’s action on the ice.

The Flames have a 6-4-0 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 28 total goals (four power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.4%) while giving up 32 goals to their opponents.

Ducks vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Flames 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Flames (+124)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have finished 16-4-20 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 40-27-4.
Anaheim has 32 points (14-4-4) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the nine games this season the Ducks recorded just one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
Anaheim has finished 4-5-1 in the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering nine points).
The Ducks have scored three or more goals 47 times, and are 35-10-2 in those games (to register 72 points).
In the 20 games when Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 15-2-3 record (33 points).
In the 37 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 22-13-2 (46 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 16-11-2 to register 34 points.
Flames Splits and Trends

The Flames have earned a record of 7-7-14 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 30-34-7.
Calgary has earned 24 points (10-6-4) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
Across the 18 games this season the Flames ended with only one goal, they have earned four points.
When Calgary has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned 17 points (8-8-1 record).
The Flames have scored more than two goals 31 times, earning 45 points from those matchups (21-7-3).
This season, Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games and registered 19 points with a record of 8-7-3.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 11-15-3 (25 points).
The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 18-18-4 to record 40 points.

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Ducks vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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