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2026-27 Preseason

Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2026-03-16 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 5 - 2 Calgary Flames

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 55.1%
CGY: 44.9%
Expected Goals
DET: 3.28
CGY: 2.84
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • DET at home vs CGY: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-16DET 5 - 2 CGYDETDET
2025-12-10CGY 3 - 4 DETDETCGY
2025-02-01CGY 1 - 3 DETDETCGY
2024-11-27DET 2 - 1 CGYDETDET
2024-02-17CGY 0 - 5 DETDETCGY

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1301.29
1CGY1500.94
2DET1221.12
2CGY1600.86
3DET1221.37
3CGY800.39
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 55.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 5 - 2 Calgary Flames
Expected: 3.3 - 2.8