The Blackhawks are coming off a demoralizing 6-1 loss in Nashville on Saturday. The Flames travel to the Windy City after opening their current five-game road trip with a 6-4 win in Seattle on Thursday night.

The Flames have made speedy gains since opening as -173 favourites, and currently sit as improved -187 chalk. The total remains unchanged since opening at 5.5, however the OVER has attracted the vast majority of wagers in early game day betting.

Flames vs. Blackhawks NHL Betting Odds

Sunday night’s matchup at United Center marks the second and final scheduled meeting this season between these Western Conference rivals. The Flames tallied a decisive 5-2 victory over Chicago at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 23, and has now earned the win in eight of the past 10 clashes between these clubs. High scoring has been commonplace when these two teams meet, with total goals reaching 7.0 or higher in seven of their past 10. That has extended a steady run for the OVER in totals betting, which has gone 8-3-1 over their past 12 clashes.

The Flames’ recent dominance extends to recent trips to Chicago, where they have won four straight while limiting the Blackhawks to just two goals per game. However, it is important to note that each of those wins have come by just a single goal.

Calgary Flames

Calgary needed to overcome a slow start, and a pair of early one-goal deficits, before taking control in what ended as a decisive 6-4 victory in Seattle. Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk showed no ill effects from the team’s lengthy 19-day break. The duo combined to record three goals and three assists in Thursday’s victory.

That marks a dramatic turnaround after the Flames snipers struggled to muster just two total goals and four helpers during the club’s recent four-game losing streak. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom earned the win in Seattle, but has work to do to recover his dominating early-season form. Markstrom has surrendered eight total goals over his past two starts, and has also given up seven total goals while taking the loss in each of his past two trips to Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks

Goaltending woes are an even bigger concern in Chicago. Both Marc-Andre Fleury and Kevin Lankinen have been sidelined by COVID-19, which left netminding duties in the hands of third-stringer Colin Delia in Saturday’s date in Nashville. Delia proved to be far from up to the task, allowing three goals on just seven shots before getting the hook in favour of youngster Arvid Soderblom, who stopped just 15 of the 18 shots he faced in his NHL debut.

Reports have hinted that Fleury could be available for Sunday night’s contest, pending a favourable COVID test. Fleury has regularly bailed out his teammates this season, and backstopped the team to at least a point in five of his past six appearances. However, Blackhawks shooters must find a way to generate more offence after averaging just 2.37 goals over their past eight home dates.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Flames vs. Blackhawks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Flames Team Leaders

CAL

Points	Johnny Gaudreau 115
+ / -	Johnny Gaudreau 64
Shots	Johnny Gaudreau 262
Penalty Mins	Milan Lucic 84
Wins	Jacob Markstrom 37
GAA	Jacob Markstrom 2.22

CHI

Points	Patrick Kane 92
+ / -	Kurtis Gabriel 0
Shots	Patrick Kane 287
Penalty Mins	Connor Murphy 47
Wins	Kevin Lankinen 8
GAA	Kevin Lankinen 3.5

CAL

Points	Johnny Gaudreau 11
+ / -	Mikael Backlund 6
Shots	Johnny Gaudreau 32
Penalty Mins	Nikita Zadorov 20
Wins	Jacob Markstrom 5
GAA	Jacob Markstrom 2.08

CHI

Points
+ / -
Shots	Did not qualify
Penalty Mins
Wins
GAA

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Blackhawks Team Leaders

CAL

Points	Johnny Gaudreau 115
+ / -	Johnny Gaudreau 64
Shots	Johnny Gaudreau 262
Penalty Mins	Milan Lucic 84
Wins	Jacob Markstrom 37
GAA	Jacob Markstrom 2.22

CHI

Points	Patrick Kane 92
+ / -	Kurtis Gabriel 0
Shots	Patrick Kane 287
Penalty Mins	Connor Murphy 47
Wins	Kevin Lankinen 8
GAA	Kevin Lankinen 3.5

CAL

Points	Johnny Gaudreau 11
+ / -	Mikael Backlund 6
Shots	Johnny Gaudreau 32
Penalty Mins	Nikita Zadorov 20
Wins	Jacob Markstrom 5
GAA	Jacob Markstrom 2.08

CHI

Points
+ / -
Shots	Did not qualify
Penalty Mins
Wins
GAA

Injuries

Calgary

Christopher Tanev (D)

Ques Sat Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22

Nikita Zadorov (D)

Ques Sun Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22

Brett Ritchie (RW)

Ques Sun Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22

Michael Stone (D)

Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22

Trevor Lewis (C)

Out indefinitely Personal - 28 / 04 / 22

Jacob Markstrom (G)

Out Sat Rest - 23 / 04 / 22

Noah Hanifin (D)

Ques Thurs Lower Body - 20 / 04 / 22

Christopher Tanev (D)

Ques Sat Head - 14 / 04 / 22

Nikita Zadorov (D)

Ques Sat Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22

Erik Gudbranson (D)

Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22

Chicago

Calvin de Haan (D)

Out Fri Undisclosed - 29 / 04 / 22

Collin Delia (G)

Ques Sat Undisclosed - 22 / 04 / 22

Mackenzie Entwistle (RW)

out for season Shoulder - 18 / 04 / 22

Kirby Dach (C)

out for season Shoulder - 15 / 04 / 22

Collin Delia (G)

Ques Mon Personal - 15 / 04 / 22

Calvin de Haan (D)

Prob Thurs Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22

Kirby Dach (C)

Ques Thurs Illness - 28 / 03 / 22

Connor Murphy (D)

out for season Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22

Tyler Johnson (C)

Prob Mon Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22

Calvin de Haan (D)

Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 25 / 02 / 22

Injuries

Calgary

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Christopher Tanev (D)	Ques Sat	Lower Body - 14 / 05 / 22	2-2	2-1-1	+ -
Tanev is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Oilers in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round.
Nikita Zadorov (D)	Ques Sun	Poss. Suspension - 14 / 05 / 22	2-2	2-1-1	+ -
Zadorov is facing a potential suspension for a high hit, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 7 of the Western Conference first round versus the Stars.
Brett Ritchie (RW)	Ques Sun	Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Ritchie is managing an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round versus the Stars.
Michael Stone (D)	Ques Wed	Undisclosed - 11 / 05 / 22	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Stone is bothered by an unspecified ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Trevor Lewis (C)	Out indefinitely	Personal - 28 / 04 / 22	4-7	4-6-1	+ -
Lewis is away from the team for the birth of his child, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Jacob Markstrom (G)	Out Sat	Rest - 23 / 04 / 22	6-7	5-6-2	+ -
Markstrom will not be active against the Canucks on Saturday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Noah Hanifin (D)	Ques Thurs	Lower Body - 20 / 04 / 22	6-8	5-7-2	+ -
Hanifin is tending to a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Stars on Thursday.
Christopher Tanev (D)	Ques Sat	Head - 14 / 04 / 22	9-9	9-7-2	+ -
Tanev was removed from the last contest due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Coyotes on Saturday.
Nikita Zadorov (D)	Ques Sat	Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22	12-9	9-9-3	+ -
Zadorov sat out the last contest with an undefined issue, and it has yet to be established if he will battle Kraken on Saturday.
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Prob Thurs	Undisclosed - 08 / 04 / 22	12-9	9-9-3	+ -
Gudbranson has missed the previous three contests due to an unknown issue, but it is projected that he will suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden Knights.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Calvin de Haan (D)	Out Fri	Undisclosed - 29 / 04 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
de Haan is dealing with a undisclosed injury, and he will not suit up against the Sabres on Friday.
Collin Delia (G)	Ques Sat	Undisclosed - 22 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Delia exited the previous game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up Saturday versus the Sharks.
Mackenzie Entwistle (RW)	out for season	Shoulder - 18 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Entwistle is idle with a right shoulder injury, and he is expected to remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
Kirby Dach (C)	out for season	Shoulder - 15 / 04 / 22	4-5	6-3	+ -
Dach is out of the lineup due to a shoulder sprain, and he will not be available for the rest of the 2021-22 season.
Collin Delia (G)	Ques Mon	Personal - 15 / 04 / 22	4-5	6-3	+ -
Delia was absent for the last game due to a personal family matter, and it is up in the air if he will be available for Monday's game against the Flames.
Calvin de Haan (D)	Prob Thurs	Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22	4-6	7-3	+ -
de Haan sat out the last game with a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will play against the Sharks on Thursday.
Kirby Dach (C)	Ques Thurs	Illness - 28 / 03 / 22	5-11	10-6	+ -
Dach sat out the previous contest with an illness, and it has yet to be established if he will suit up Thursday against the Panthers.
Connor Murphy (D)	out for season	Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22	10-13	14-8-1	+ -
Murphy has been assigned to the long-term injured reserve list due to a concussion, and he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Tyler Johnson (C)	Prob Mon	Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22	10-13	14-8-1	+ -
Johnson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a concussion, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup Monday versus the Sabres.
Calvin de Haan (D)	Prob Thurs	Undisclosed - 25 / 02 / 22	14-16	20-9-1	+ -
de Haan has sat out the last two contests due to an unannounced injury, but it is projected that he will be active Thursday versus the Oilers.