Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks - NHL
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by Erik Gibbs | in NHL Picks
The Calgary Flames return home on Wednesday night to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, hoping to build on a rare road victory and finally find stability in what has been a turbulent start to their season. At 3–9–2, the Flames have struggled to establish any sort of rhythm, often undone by inconsistent scoring and defensive lapses. Their early schedule has been unforgiving, but many of their problems have been self-inflicted—slow starts, turnovers in dangerous areas, and an offense that has too often gone silent.
Calgary's inability to produce goals in key moments has cost them several winnable games, and scoring two or fewer goals in the majority of their outings has left them near the bottom of the conference standings. Still, a recent 2–1 victory in Philadelphia offered a glimmer of hope. The team showed better structure, improved goaltending, and a renewed defensive focus—qualities they'll need to sustain if they hope to climb back into contention.
Columbus arrives in Calgary as one of the more positive surprises of the season so far. The Blue Jackets have found a groove early on, boasting a winning record and a noticeable improvement in both defense and special teams compared to last year.
Columbus's road form has been especially strong, as they've shown a knack for adapting quickly to different environments and closing out games in regulation. While the team still has areas to polish—particularly their power play—they've displayed a growing maturity and balance across all four lines.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Form
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Columbus Blue Jackets against Calgary Flames : Head to Head (H2H)
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Columbus Blue Jackets - Calgary Flames Key Points
- The Blue Jackets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Flames are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in the Blue Jackets last 5 games
- The Over is 4-1 in the Flames' last 5 games
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Our Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Prediction
For Calgary, the path forward begins with leadership from its top players. Nazem Kadri has been the team's most reliable contributor so far, leading in both points and assists while injecting some energy into a flat offense. His playmaking and presence down the middle have been crucial in rare moments when Calgary's attack has clicked. Jonathan
The Blue Jackets, on the other hand, have built their early success on youthful energy and depth. Kirill Marchenko has emerged as a consistent offensive threat, leading the team in scoring with a mix of creativity and composure around the net. Rookie Dmitri Voronkov has been another bright spot, quickly establishing himself as an impactful two-way forward capable of producing in key moments.
Columbus has also benefited from reliable goaltending, which has allowed them to stay in games even when outshot. Given their current momentum, the Blue Jackets appear to have a slight edge. Their cohesive play and confidence could carry them through, while Calgary's inconsistency and lack of finishing touch remain obstacles. If the Flames' stars can't find a spark early, Columbus may well leave Calgary with another road win. Our prediction for Calgary Flames vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Columbus to win.
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