Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions for Saturday October 24 2026
Detroit has a trip to Calgary on Saturday, and the Flames have a few problems to sort out before the puck drops. Calgary’s injury list isn’t pretty. Jonathan Huberdeau is out, Samuel Honzek is sidelined, and Mikael Backlund has been dealing with an upper-body issue. That’s a lot of missing offense for a team trying to find consistency.
Detroit visits Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with Sportsnet among the television options. I couldn’t confirm a reliable moneyline or total from the available market sources. Check our free NHL picks for more games.
Detroit Red Wings Have An Opportunity On The Road
Detroit heads west with a chance to take advantage of a Calgary team missing several important forwards. Road hockey isn’t easy, especially when you’re traveling across time zones, but the Red Wings don’t need to do anything spectacular to make this competitive.
The first priority is staying out of the penalty box. Calgary’s offense has been hurt by injuries, and Detroit shouldn’t give the Flames easy opportunities to get going. Keep the puck moving, get shots through traffic and make Calgary’s defense work.
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The Red Wings also need to avoid getting caught up in a wide-open game. Detroit’s best chance is to play with discipline and make the Flames earn their chances. A road team that takes care of the puck can make a home crowd awfully quiet.
Calgary Flames Are Running Short Of Healthy Forwards
Calgary has been dealing with injuries to several forwards. Huberdeau is out with a hip problem, Honzek has a lower-body injury, and Backlund’s upper-body issue has affected his practice availability.
That’s difficult for a club that needs its veterans to provide stability. Calgary can’t afford to lose too many offensive options and then expect its younger players to replace that production immediately. The Flames need contributions from across the lineup.
Matt Coronato, Morgan Frost and Yegor Sharangovich are among the forwards Calgary can look to for offense. Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley are goaltending options, although the confirmed starter will matter. Calgary can win if it gets a strong night in net, but the injury situation makes it hard to trust the offense.
Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions
Detroit Red Wings Moneyline — Price Pending
I’ll lean Detroit. Calgary is home, and that’s never something to dismiss on a Saturday night. But the Flames are missing important forwards, and Backlund’s status adds another question. Detroit doesn’t have to dominate this game. A disciplined road performance should give the Red Wings a chance to win.
Under 5.5 Goals — Price Pending
I’m leaning under if the market offers 5.5. Calgary’s injuries could limit its scoring, and Detroit would be smart to avoid a track meet. The danger is special teams or a rough night from either goalie. I’d rather see the confirmed starters and price before betting. My early call is Detroit 3, Calgary 2.
Final Picks: Detroit Red Wings Moneyline (price pending) and Under 5.5 Goals (price pending)
This preview was completed October 23, 2026. Betting lines, current team records, injuries, and starting goaltenders require a final check before publication.
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