Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 13, 2026
The Calgary Flames will be on the road Tuesday night for a Western Conference matchup against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM with coverage available through regional broadcasts. Calgary will look to get things moving in the right direction following a difficult opening stretch that has seen the Flames struggle on both ends of the ice, currently 0-5 on the year after a loss to this Anaheim team last time out. The Ducks return home looking to continue their early-season success and pick up another victory against a familiar opponent as they return home 4-1 on the young season. Anaheim is a big -205 favorite at home Tuesday night. Calgary comes in as a +170 road dog, and the total is 6.5. Check our our free NHL Picks for more predictions throughout the season.
Calgary looks for their first win
The Calgary Flames have one of the worst offenses in hockey coming into this matchup, averaging just 1.6 goals on 28 shots per game. Defensively, Calgary has been just as bad, allowing 5.4 goals on 28.6 shots per game this season. Matt Coronato is leading the Calgary offense this season with three points. Joel Farabee has also scored three points this season for Calgary and leads the team with three assists. Ryan Strome, Morgan Frost, and Yegor Sharangovich are all tied for second on the roster with two points apiece, and Frost leads the team with two goals.
Dustin Wolf struggled immensely in the net for Calgary last time out, giving up 4 goals on 28 shots to post an .857 save percentage. Morgan Frost and Aydar Suniev were the only real offense for Calgary last time out, scoring one goal each. Matt Coronato added to the offense with two assists in the game.
Key Injury Report for Calgary:
- Samuel Honzek (Out) - October 22
- Jonathan Huberdeau (IR) - Nov 2
Anaheim hunts for 3 in a row
The Anaheim Ducks offense has fared well this season, averaging 3.6 goals on 23.2 shots per game, and they have scored 9 total goals across their last two wins. Defensively, Anaheim is doing the job as well, allowing 2.6 goals on 25 shots per game this season. Leo Carlsson is leading the Anaheim offense this season with eight points and seven assists. Mikael Granlund is second on the team with 7 points, and Beckett Sennecke is third on the roster with six points this season, and he leads the team with three goals scored.
Ville Husso led Anaheim in their last outing, giving up two goals on 29 shots to post a .931 save percentage in 60 minutes. Ryan Poehling led the offense with one goal and one assist. Nikita Nesterenko, Jackson LaCombe and Frank Vatrano chipped in heavily with one goal apiece.
Key Injury Report for Anaheim:
- Cutter Gauthier (Day-To-Day) - Oct 13
- Ryan Poehling (Day-To-Day) - Oct 13
- Drew Helleson (IR) - Oct 13
- Troy Terry (IR-LT) - Nov 21
- Ian Moore (IR) - Oct 16
Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Prediction
Pick: Anaheim Ducks -1.5
Anaheim has an excellent chance to continue their winning streak Tuesday night against a Calgary team that has struggled to find success early in the season. The Ducks have plenty of offensive talent and should be able to create consistent scoring opportunities against a Flames defense that has had difficulty keeping opponents off the scoreboard. Calgary will look to make adjustments following its previous loss against Anaheim but could have trouble slowing down the Ducks for a second consecutive matchup. Anaheim has the advantage of playing in front of its home crowd and should be able to establish offensive pressure early. The Ducks have been the more complete team and should have enough firepower to secure another victory against Calgary.
Pick: Over 6.5
Calgary and Anaheim should provide enough offensive opportunities to push this matchup over the total Tuesday night. The Flames have struggled defensively and could have difficulty containing a Ducks offense that has been effective at creating quality scoring chances. Anaheim should be able to establish consistent pressure and generate several opportunities to find the back of the net. Calgary has struggled offensively but will look to make adjustments after its previous meeting with Anaheim and should have chances to contribute to the scoring. The Ducks could do much of the heavy lifting offensively, especially if the Flames continue to have problems defensively. Expect Anaheim to create plenty of scoring opportunities and help push the combined score over the number.