{"id":477978,"date":"2025-11-18T08:10:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=477978"},"modified":"2025-11-17T22:46:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:46:36","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-18-calgary-flames-vs-chicago-blackhawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/18\/nhl-predictions-nov-18-calgary-flames-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 18 Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the\u00a0Calgary Flames taking on the Chicago Blackhawks.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"Qbx1EgOCRTlTCkmcakYvYg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2021279567\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Qbx1EgOCRTlTCkmcakYvYg',sig:'zcxFxwo_0P2Fhrd9D3Q3XMdYbtodl3EGlMUDLM3FNWg=',w:'594px',h:'386px',items:'2021279567',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Kraken 0-2 Red Wings<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/primevideo-row.pxf.io\/c\/3198695\/3303015\/20020\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-477670\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_720x89_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045905_Monday.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_720x89_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045905_Monday.jpg 720w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_720x89_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045905_Monday-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Detroit; KHN; KONG; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/08\/11\/seattle-kraken-news-free-agent-sign-top-young-defenceman\/\" target=\"_self\"> Seattle Kraken<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/09\/10\/puck-drop-preview-2025-26-detroit-red-wings\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. Seattle is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/grubaph01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philipp Grubauer<\/a> in goal, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Kraken are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games, including wins in their last two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schwaja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaden Schwartz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eberljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Eberle<\/a> are tied for the team&#8217;s lead in goals with seven.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=gibsojo02,gibsojo01&amp;search=John+Gibson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Gibson<\/a> is projected to get the start for Detroit, which is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. The Red Wings edged the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/12\/new-york-rangers-struggles-continue-early-in-2025-26\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a>, 2-1, on Sunday night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> is off to a great start with 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raymolu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Raymond<\/a> is tops in assists on the team with 15.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are looking to keep the momentum going. However, Detroit has won its last three games versus Seattle.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Red Wings win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"LsResPORSU1FgPZF-JUwGQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2181669542\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'LsResPORSU1FgPZF-JUwGQ',sig:'FCczLuL5KKVlt-kbc6yWUZ9csRsN9RhC5dXQWfJWZBs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2181669542',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Blue Jackets 1-1 Jets<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/17\/prime-monday-night-hockey-montreal-canadiens-vs-columbus-blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> battling the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/01\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\"> Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/merzlel01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elvis Merzlikins<\/a> is the expected starter, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/greavje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jet Greaves<\/a> playing the front-end of back-to-back games. Coming into Monday&#8217;s game, Columbus was 5-3-2 in the last 10 games.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Marchenko<\/a> is first on the team in goals (8), assists (12), and points (20).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is projected to get the call in the blue paint for the Jets, who are 5-5 in the previous 10 games. Winnipeg did win in its last time out, but it&#8217;s looking for more consistency. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> is first on the team in goals (11) and points (24), but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/morrijo04.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Morrissey<\/a> is leading in assists with 16.<\/p>\n<p>Columbus is coming off a tough overtime game against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/15\/montreal-canadiens-recent-struggles-are-a-growing-cause-for-concern\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. Winnipeg should take advantage of this.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Jets win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Flames 0-1 Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Chicago Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SN West<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/31427\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our featured game<\/a> of NHL predictions has the Flames taking on the Blackhawks at the United Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolfdu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the likely starter for Calgary, which has a 3-5-2 mark in its last 10 games. It&#8217;s been a nightmarish start to the campaign for the Flames, who have the least amount of points so far this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> leads the way in points with 11, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/colembl01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Coleman<\/a> has the most goals on the club with seven.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/knighsp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> is the expected starter for the Blackhawks, who are starting to put things together. Chicago is 5-3-2 in the last 10 games and in fourth place in the Central Division entering this game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> leads in offensive categories on the team, such as goals (10), assists (16), and points (26).<\/p>\n<p>The Blackhawks seem to be turning a corner, while the Flames are trying to find answers. Chicago should get the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Blackhawks win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"gssiLndoT6xKDsPmvz1Pqg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241879234\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'gssiLndoT6xKDsPmvz1Pqg',sig:'y68fjjrrVfEbCxR11FSVcdmJgBZ4j_1xt2S8B-n1sBk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241879234',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Utah Mammoth vs San Jose Sharks<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Mammoth 1-0 Sharks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Utah16; NBC Sports California; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Mammoth win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go back to our featured game of the night. The over\/under for Flames versus Blackhawks is 6.5, and we like the over in this one.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with Kadri to get a power-play point for Calgary. On the Chicago side of things, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bertuty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Bertuzzi<\/a> to score an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content content-styled max-w-none\">\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the\u00a0Calgary Flames taking on the Chicago [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":478043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4524,22,27,4547,4548],"tags":[6015,6233,6083,6201,7170,6110],"class_list":["post-477978","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl-predictions","category-flames","category-blackhawks","category-hockey","category-nhl","tag-calgary-flames-predictions","tag-chicago-blackhawks-predictions","tag-columbus-blue-jackets-predictions","tag-detroit-red-wings-predictions","tag-seattle-kraken-predictions","tag-winnipeg-jets-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=477978"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":478010,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477978\/revisions\/478010"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/478043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=477978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=477978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=477978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}