Doused by Flames

Between pipes Friday

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist to back a 35-save effort from Petr Mrazek and lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

The Colorado Avalanche created plenty, but Petr Mrazek made 36 saves to help the Chicago Blackhawks upset the Avs, 3-1, Wednesday night at United Center.

The Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday was a statement game for veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek."I was just battling since I returned (from injury). ... I knew I can make some saves,

Yegor Sharangovich had a short-handed goal and an assist, and Rory Kerins had two assists in his NHL debut for the Flames (21-14-7), who have won three in a row and four of six. Dustin Wolf, who is 7-1-1 in his past nine starts, made 23 saves.

Connor Bedard recorded his 100th NHL point with a goal for the Blackhawks (14-28-2), who have lost three in a row and four of five (1-4-0). Petr Mrazek made 31 saves.

Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper had a goal and an assist apiece as the host Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to six games by topping the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday.

Connor Bedard scored his 100th career NHL point as the Chicago Blackhawks (14–28–2) lost to the Calgary Flames (21–14–7) 5–2 Monday night at the United Center.

The Calgary Flames begin their four-game road trip against the Chicago Blackhawks on tonight at the United Center, and the NHL odds have the Flames as -140 favorites. Calgary forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been on fire with 10 goals over his past 14 games, and my Flames vs. Blackhawks predictions expect this trend to continue.

Folks, sometimes there are teams that just have your number. And conversely, sometimes there are teams you find a way to beat consistently. This season, the Calgary Flames have managed to play really well against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist and Rory Kerins earned two assists in his NHL debut to boost the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory against the host Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.