Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 24, 2026

Detroit is starting to string together some good results, and Calgary has found a little momentum of its own. The Detroit Red Wings travel to face the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday. The game starts at 10:00 pm ET on ESPN+. Detroit is 4-3-3 and sixth in the Atlantic Division after a 5-2 win over Vancouver on Thursday. Calgary is seventh in the Pacific at 3-6-0, coming off a 2-1 victory against Minnesota. The Red Wings have collected points in four consecutive games, while the Flames have won their last two. Cash a winner with our free NHL picks.

Detroit Red Wings Getting More Help Up Front

The Red Wings have had a pretty good week. They got past Philadelphia 2-1, needed a shootout to beat San Jose, and picked up another point in a shootout loss to Seattle. Thursday's visit to Vancouver went better, with Detroit winning 5-2. Lucas Raymond scored twice against the Canucks, helping the Red Wings avoid another game decided by one goal. Detroit has averaged 2.70 goals on 29.9 shots per contest while allowing 2.80 goals. There have been some close calls, but the Red Wings are finding ways to get results.

Alex DeBrincat has six goals and six assists, giving him a team-leading 12 points. Raymond has nine, while Viktor Arvidsson and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard have eight apiece. Detroit's biggest question for Saturday concerns its goaltenders. John Gibson is day-to-day and has a 3.35 goals-against average with an .871 save percentage. Daniil Tarasov is out despite posting a 1.40 GAA and .940 save percentage in three appearances. The Red Wings have also killed only 69.4% of opposing power plays. That could become a problem against Calgary, especially if Detroit spends too much time in the penalty box.

Injuries: John Gibson is day-to-day. Daniil Tarasov is out, while Simon Edvinsson, Mason Appleton and Marco Kasper remain on injured reserve.

Calgary Flames Have Finally Put Together Two Wins

Calgary hasn't had much go right this season, but the last couple of games have given the Flames something positive. They beat Carolina 3-2 on Sunday before holding Minnesota to one goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory. Neither game featured much scoring, although Calgary won't be complaining about that after losing six of its first nine contests. The Flames are averaging only 2.11 goals per game and have allowed 4.22. They've shown they can win tight games, but keeping that going against Detroit won't be easy.

Morgan Frost has three goals and six points, with Matt Coronato and Joel Farabee also sitting on six points. Aydar Suniev has scored three times, and Farabee leads Calgary with five assists. The Flames haven't received much consistency in goal. Dustin Wolf has a 4.85 goals-against average and .834 save percentage, while Devin Cooley has a 3.26 GAA and .898 save percentage. Calgary's power play has been one of its better areas, converting 26.1% of its opportunities. The Flames could certainly use another strong night from that group.

Injuries: Mikael Backlund is out. Samuel Honzek and Jonathan Huberdeau are on injured reserve.

Key To The Game

Detroit has more scoring options, but Calgary's power play is dangerous. The Red Wings have struggled to kill penalties, so staying disciplined will be important. The Flames also need another strong defensive game after allowing only three goals across their last two victories.

Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Game Pick

• Detroit Red Wings

Calgary has played better lately, but the Flames still have trouble scoring. Detroit has collected points in four straight games and looked particularly good against Vancouver on Thursday. DeBrincat and Raymond give the Red Wings two players capable of making a difference offensively. Calgary's recent wins have been close, and its goaltending numbers remain concerning. Detroit should get enough chances to come away with another road victory on Saturday night.

Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Over/Under Pick

• Over

Calgary's last two games were low-scoring, but both teams have defensive concerns that could change things Saturday. The Flames have allowed 4.22 goals per game, and Detroit has struggled when playing shorthanded. Calgary's power play could take advantage of that weakness. With Detroit getting more production from its forwards and neither team having a settled goaltending situation, there's a good chance this matchup produces enough goals to cash the over.