Flames vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - March 28

The Calgary Flames (30-34-8) host the Vancouver Canucks (21-42-8) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, March 28 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Flames are coming off a 3-2 overtime defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, while the Canucks were beaten by the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in their most recent game.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Canucks have gone 3-6-1 while putting up 24 total goals (six power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 26.1%). They have allowed 32 goals.

Flames vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Flames 4, Canucks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Flames (-166)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames (30-34-8 overall) have a 7-8-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• In the 21 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-6-5 record (good for 25 points).
• In the 18 games this season the Flames scored just one goal, they went 1-15-2 (four points).
• Calgary has taken 18 points from the 18 games this season when it scored two goals (8-8-2 record).
• The Flames have scored three or more goals in 31 games (21-7-3, 45 points).
• In the 18 games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it went 8-7-3 to record 19 points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Calgary is 11-15-3 (25 points).
• The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Flames finished 18-18-5 in those contests (41 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a 7-8-15 record in overtime games this season and a 21-42-8 overall record.
• In the 21 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
• This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
• Vancouver has 12 points (4-14-4) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 37 points from those contests.
• Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 22 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 4-18-2 (10 points).
• The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 46 times this season, and earned 40 points in those games.

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Flames vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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