{"id":482638,"date":"2026-01-25T10:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=482638"},"modified":"2026-01-25T10:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:03:12","slug":"nhl-predictions-january-25th-anaheim-ducks-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/25\/nhl-predictions-january-25th-anaheim-ducks-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Prediction: January 25th, Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey<\/em> break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes. This edition of NHL Predictions focuses on a Pacific Division matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Calgary Flames<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions throughout the 2025\u201326 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames<\/h2>\n

2025-26 Season Series<\/strong>: 0\u20130<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST); 5:00 p.m. PST<\/p>\n

How to Watch<\/a> \u2013 US TV:<\/strong> Victory+, KCOP-13, ESPN+ | Canada TV:<\/strong> SNE, SNO, SNW, SNP, SN+<\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta<\/p>\n

Setting the Stage<\/h3>\n

The Anaheim Ducks arrive in Calgary riding a six-game winning streak and sitting at 27\u201321\u20133, a sharp reversal after a ending a nine-game skid<\/a> earlier this month. Importantly, this surge has been built on defensive commitment rather than unsustainable shooting or special-teams spikes. Anaheim has leaned into structure, limited high-danger looks, and trusted Lukas Dostal<\/a> to stabilize games when pressure mounts.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames enter at 21\u201325\u20135 and continue to search for offensive traction. Calgary has scored just one goal in each of its past three games and has struggled to replace puck movement and transition efficiency following recent blue-line changes. The Flames remain competitive defensively, but the margin for error has narrowed considerably.<\/p>\n

Anaheim Ducks Storyline<\/h3>\n

Anaheim\u2019s identity has shifted decisively over the past two weeks. At five-on-five, the Ducks are prioritizing middle-ice protection and controlled exits rather than chasing possession metrics. While their shot share remains below average, the quality against has improved meaningfully, allowing Dostal to see pucks cleanly and avoid repeated east-west breakdowns.<\/p>\n

Offensively, production continues to come by committee. Cutter Gauthier<\/a> has emerged as the primary driver in transition, while Beckett Sennecke<\/a> and Jackson LaCombe<\/a> provide secondary scoring layers. Anaheim\u2019s power play remains inconsistent, but recent discipline has reduced penalty-kill exposure, helping stabilize game flow. As long as the Ducks avoid extended defensive-zone shifts, they remain difficult to separate from on the scoreboard.<\/p>\n

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Empty net goal for Anaheim!Scored by Pavel Mintyukov with 01:12 remaining in the 3rd period.Assisted by Mikael Granlund and Drew Helleson.Seattle: 2Anaheim: 4#ANAvsSEA #SeaKraken #FlyTogether<\/p>\n

— NHL Goals (@nhlgoals.bsky.social)<\/a> 2026-01-24T05:43:58.289319Z<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n