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January 9, 2027 β’ Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 9, 2027
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning faces Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Visiting Side
Calgary Flames
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
54%
Tampa Bay Lightning
VS
46%
Calgary Flames
Projected Score
TAM 4
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CAL 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning has a significantly better goal differential (+0.7).
Tampa Bay Lightning
STAT
Calgary Flames
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Calgary Flames plays on familiar turf at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning averages 3.6 goals per game offensively.
Why Calgary Flames Could Win
Calgary Flames responds with a scoring rate of 2.6 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Calgary Flames's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Tampa Bay Lightning (50.0%)
Calgary Flames (50.0%)
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