Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames predictions, Apr 09, 2026

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On April 9, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche will host the Calgary Flames in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the NHL. Both teams arrive with identical recent records, winning 2 of their last 5 games, which suggests that neither is currently in peak form.

The Avalanche, playing on home ice, will look to leverage their advantage in front of their fans. Their tactical strength lies in a robust offensive unit that has shown occasional brilliance, despite some inconsistencies in recent performances. The home crowd may provide the motivation needed to push for a strong start.

Conversely, the Flames also possess significant firepower and have demonstrated the ability to capitalize on defensive lapses from their opponents. Their recent struggles, however, have highlighted vulnerabilities, particularly in maintaining leads and managing the pace of play in critical moments.

According to bookmakers, the Avalanche are favored with odds of 1.6 for a home win, reflecting a 57.4% probability from model predictions. Meanwhile, the Flames are listed at 4.62, suggesting they have the potential for an upset. With both teams aware of the importance of this matchup, fans can expect a competitive affair, though outcomes remain uncertain.

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Colorado 59%

Draw 20%

Calgary 21%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:2

Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 20.7% Calgary Flames: 0.03%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.66	4.93	4.47
	1.59	4.65	4.64

Latest Results

05.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues – 2:3 04.04.26 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 0:2 01.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Vancouver Canucks – 6:8 30.03.26 Colorado Avalanche – Calgary Flames – 9:2 28.03.26 Colorado Avalanche – Winnipeg Jets – 2:4

04.04.26 Anaheim Ducks – Calgary Flames – 3:5 02.04.26 Vegas Golden Knights – Calgary Flames – 6:3 30.03.26 Colorado Avalanche – Calgary Flames – 9:2 28.03.26 Calgary Flames – Vancouver Canucks – 7:3 26.03.26 Calgary Flames – Anaheim Ducks – 2:3 OT

Facts

A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 14).

Colorado is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 4.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Recently, Colorado has had a series of home games.

In this match, Colorado is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 16 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 82:46. (average 4.1:2.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Colorado won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 48:28. (average 4.4:2.5).

Latest Head To Head

30.03.26 Colorado Avalanche – Calgary Flames – 9:2 31.03.25 Colorado Avalanche – Calgary Flames – 2:3 penalties 14.03.25 Calgary Flames – Colorado Avalanche – 2:4 06.02.25 Calgary Flames – Colorado Avalanche – 2:4 12.03.24 Calgary Flames – Colorado Avalanche – 2:6

Standings

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Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche ✔	76	44	6	10	16	287:196	110
2	Dallas Stars ✔	77	35	10	12	20	258:211	102
3	Minnesota Wild ✔	77	29	15	12	21	256:223	100
4	Edmonton Oilers	77	30	9	9	29	265:257	87
5	Anaheim Ducks	77	24	17	5	31	257:271	87
6	Utah Mammoth	76	31	9	6	30	248:218	86
7	Vegas Golden Knights	77	27	8	16	26	247:240	86
8	Los Angeles Kings	77	19	13	19	26	211:236	83
9	Nashville Predators	77	26	10	10	31	233:256	82
10	San Jose Sharks	76	25	12	7	32	234:269	81
11	Winnipeg Jets	77	27	7	12	31	221:234	80
12	St. Louis Blues	76	29	4	12	31	205:238	78
13	Seattle Kraken	76	25	7	11	33	212:243	75
14	Calgary Flames	76	25	7	8	36	199:243	72
15	Chicago Blackhawks	78	21	7	14	36	202:256	70
16	Vancouver Canucks	76	15	7	8	46	201:295	52

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Carolina Hurricanes ✔	77	36	13	6	22	275:228	104
2	Tampa Bay Lightning ✔	77	39	9	6	23	279:215	102
3	Buffalo Sabres ✔	78	39	8	8	23	270:233	102
4	Montreal Canadiens ✔	77	32	13	10	22	269:242	100
5	Pittsburgh Penguins	78	33	7	16	22	280:250	96
6	Boston Bruins	78	31	12	9	26	259:240	95
7	Ottawa Senators	77	34	6	10	27	258:238	90
8	Philadelphia Flyers	77	24	15	12	26	228:231	90
9	New York Islanders	78	28	14	5	31	226:229	89
10	Detroit Red Wings	77	29	11	8	29	225:234	88
11	Columbus Blue Jackets	77	27	11	12	27	241:238	88
12	Washington Capitals	78	33	6	9	30	248:240	87
13	New Jersey Devils	77	28	12	3	34	218:234	83
14	Toronto Maple Leafs	77	23	9	14	31	242:275	78
15	Florida Panthers	77	29	8	3	37	230:262	77
16	New York Rangers	78	24	9	9	36	229:238	75

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.7%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 (16.56%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6 (13.8%)

4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.53%)

5. Edmonton Oilers: 12.5 (6.62%)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: 13.5 (6.13%)

7. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.87%)

8. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.48%)

9. Montreal Canadiens: 28.5 (2.91%)

10. Ottawa Senators: 29.5 (2.81%)

11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 32.5 (2.55%)

12. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.55%)

13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.02%)

14. Boston Bruins: 56 (1.48%)

15. Columbus Blue Jackets: 71.5 (1.16%)

16. Los Angeles Kings: 88.5 (0.94%)

17. New York Islanders: 116 (0.71%)

18. Detroit Red Wings: 151 (0.55%)

19. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.55%)

20. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

21. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

22. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.18%)

23. Washington Capitals: 501 (0.17%)

24. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

25. Seattle Kraken: 1751 (0.05%)

26. New Jersey Devils: 1751 (0.05%)

27. Calgary Flames: 3001 (0.03%)

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