Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 31, 2026
The Calgary Flames will travel to Denver, Colorado, Saturday night for a matchup against the Colorado Avalanche inside Ball Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 PM ET, with coverage available on ESPN+. Calgary comes into Saturday at 5-6 overall, while Colorado has posted a 6-5-1 record through its first 12 games. Both teams will look to build momentum in this Western Conference matchup as the Avalanche return to their home ice against a Calgary team trying to find more consistency. Colorado was a huge -410 favorite Saturday night at home. Calgary comes into this matchup +320, and the total is 6.5. Keep up with our NHL Picks.
Calgary tries to get closer to .500
The Calgary Flames offense is averaging 2.33 goals on 28.8 shots per game this season. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 3.75 goals on just under 30 shots per game. Joel Farabee is leading Calgary this season with 11 points and eight assists. Matt Coronato is second on the roster with 10 points scored this season. Matvei Gridin is third on the team with eight points, and he leads the way with four goals scored.
Dustin Wolf did the work in the net for Calgary Friday night against Seattle, giving up two goals on 22 shots to post a .909 save percentage. Matt Coronato led the team with one goal and three assists. Joel Farabee chipped in heavily with one goal and two assists. Matvei Gridin and Morgan Frost added one goal and one assist each in the game. Ryan Strome and Aydar Suniev both chipped in one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Calgary:
- Brennan Othmann (Day-To-Day) – Oct 30
- Devin Cooley (Day-To-Day) – Oct 30
- Jonathan Huberdeau (IR) - Nov 2
- Samuel Honzek (IR) – Nov 15
- Connor Zary (Out) – Nov 14
Colorado tries to keep their home hot streak
The Colorado Avalanche offense is averaging 4.15 goals on 30.4 shots per game this season. Defensively, Colorado is allowing 3.15 goals on 28 shots per game, and they've given up 13 goals across their last three losses. Nathan MacKinnon is leading the Colorado offense this season with 22 points and 14 assists. Martin Necas is second on the roster with 16 points. Artturi Lehkonen is third on the team this season with 15 points, and he leads the way with 10 goals scored. Devon Toews and Cale Makar are both tied for fourth on the roster with 11 points apiece.
Mackenzie Blackwood did the work in the net for Colorado last time out, giving up just two goals on 22 shots to post a .909 save percentage. Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz both led the way for the Colorado offense with one goal and one assist each. Parker Kelly, Gabriel Landeskog, and Nathan MacKinnon all chipped in with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Colorado:
- Josh Manson (Out) – Nov 5
- Zachary L’Heureux (IR-LT) – Nov 7
- Logan O’Connor (Day-To-Day) – Oct 31
Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Prediction
Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5
Colorado has the offensive talent and speed necessary to cause problems for Calgary, especially if the Avalanche can establish their transition game early in the matchup. Nathan MacKinnon should play a major role Saturday night because of his ability to create scoring opportunities with his speed and puck-handling ability. Cale Makar gives Colorado another dangerous offensive weapon from the blue line, capable of generating scoring chances and creating problems for opposing defenses. Calgary has enough talent to compete early, but the Flames could struggle to contain Colorado's offensive depth on the road. The Avalanche should look to control possession, create scoring opportunities off the rush, and force Calgary into defensive mistakes. Colorado's speed and home-ice advantage should ultimately make the difference as the Avalanche pick up another win and cover
Pick: Over 5.5
This matchup has the potential to produce plenty of offense because Colorado has several dangerous scoring options capable of taking advantage of defensive mistakes. The Avalanche should find success pushing the pace against a Calgary team that has struggled with consistency this season. MacKinnon and Makar give Colorado multiple ways to create scoring opportunities, while the Flames have enough offensive talent to contribute against an Avalanche defense that has shown weaknesses at times. Calgary should look to establish pressure around the net and create second-chance opportunities, especially if Colorado gets too aggressive offensively. Special teams could also play an important role if either side struggles to stay disciplined. Look for Colorado to lead the way offensively while Calgary contributes enough scoring to push this matchup over the total.
Final Picks: Colorado Avalanche and Over 5.5
Game Written Before Completion of the Game on Friday