{"id":478414,"date":"2025-11-23T09:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T14:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=478414"},"modified":"2025-11-23T09:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T14:09:08","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-23-calgary-flames-vs-vancouver-canucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/23\/nhl-predictions-nov-23-calgary-flames-vs-vancouver-canucks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov 23 Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> look 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 Calgary Flames taking on the Vancouver Canucks. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <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<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"3DyxJQ50QF9OEwcUbySUKg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2244367659\" 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:'3DyxJQ50QF9OEwcUbySUKg',sig:'7nYXenO0QxvejAvUq1OSmPTnq879TZnDneLjG8WOD3E=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2244367659',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\">\n<h3>Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Wild 0-1 Jets<\/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:\/\/www.primevideo.com\/salp\/nhl\/ref=dvm_ass_acm_xx_mf_s_imp_d990ef38Naf6411f0bc06bb6bfb4a4ee\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_728x90_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045907_Tonight.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Fan Duel Sports North; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN3; TVAS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/21\/nhl-predictions-nov-20-pittsburgh-penguins-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/21\/nhl-predictions-nov-21-carolina-hurricanes-vs-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Minnesota is expected to give the start to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wallsje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Wallstedt<\/a> in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Wild are coming into this game with an 8-1-1 mark in the last 10 games, including wins in six of the last seven games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> is first in assists (14) and points (26) for Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/comrier01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Comrie<\/a> is the projected starter for the Jets, who are 5-5 in the last 10 games. The defending Presidents&#8217; Trophy winners have been struggling to find consistency so far this campaign. Winnipeg is a top 10 team in several categories, but has yet to put together a long stretch like they did last season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> is leading in assists (17) and points (28) for the Jets.<\/p>\n<p>Note the early start time for fantasy purposes. The Wild are coming in hot and should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Wild win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"JSJPCwpDSntu4KCZFO8fdw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2207801825\" 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:'JSJPCwpDSntu4KCZFO8fdw',sig:'kOG-fMpzszH3dsOr-Ipk4AhBwlovBMrIyoxUcegA_tA=',w:'594px',h:'416px',items:'2207801825',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Avalanche 2-2 Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Chicago Sports Network; Altitude; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; TVA Sports<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>The second game of NHL predictions has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/18\/nhl-predictions-nov-18-calgary-flames-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\"> Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> hosting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/20\/nhl-predictions-new-york-rangers-colorado-avalanche\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche.<\/a> It looks like Colorado will go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wedgesc01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Wedgewood<\/a> in goal for this game. The Avalanche are 9-0-1 in the last 10 games, including wins in eight consecutive games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mackina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> leads the way in goals (17), assists (20), and points (37) so far this campaign.<\/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=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> is the likely starter for the Blackhawks, who are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. This includes a 9-3 drubbing at the hands of the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/17\/buffalo-sabres-defenceman-injury-update\/\" target=\"_self\"> Buffalo Sabres<\/a> on Friday night. Chicago has dropped its last two games in a row, but the team has played better in the first two months of the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> tops the team in goals (13), assists (18), and points (31).<\/p>\n<p>The Blackhawks aren&#8217;t the basement dwellers that they have been the last few seasons. However, the Avs are on a roll.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Avalanche win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Flames 0-1 Canucks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; SN1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nhl\/game\/_\/gameId\/401802703\/flames-canucks\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tonight&#8217;s featured game<\/a> of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/14\/nhl-predictions-nov-14-vancouver-canucks-vs-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> hosting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/19\/nhl-predictions-november-19th-buffalo-sabres-calgary-flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames.<\/a> We&#8217;ll probably see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolfdu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> get the start after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coolede01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devin Cooley<\/a> got the call in a 3-2 shootout win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/18\/nhl-predictions-november-18-new-york-islanders-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a> on Saturday night. Calgary is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, including victories in three of the last five games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> is tops in assists (12) and points (16) so far for the Flames.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lankike01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Lankinen<\/a> is the probable starter for the Canucks, who are 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. This includes losses in five of the last six games entering this Pacific Division matchup. Vancouver has the worst penalty kill in the league, with only a 68.1 percent success rate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sherwki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kiefer Sherwood<\/a> is the surprise goal-scoring leader with 12 goals so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are at the bottom of the division heading into this game. Vancouver should pick up the win at home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canucks win 3-1.<\/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 stay with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Flames versus the Canucks is 5.5, and we like the under in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/colembl01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Coleman<\/a> to score a goal for Calgary. On the Vancouver side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=petteel01,petteel02&amp;search=Elias+Pettersson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elias Pettersson<\/a> (the forward) to get the over on 0.5 points.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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