Premium NHL Pick : Jan 17

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Calgary Flames @ Anaheim Ducks:

Flames turned into a team that struggle on home ice this season. They have lost four of their last five games and all those losses came at the Pengrowth Saddledome.

Their most recent loss was against the road hunters Nashville Predators. Flames didn't only lose the game they also were shut out by the Predators goaltender Ellis. Kiprusoff did everything he could to keep the Flames in the game but their offense was somewhere else.

Ducks are enjoying some great time at the Honda Center. They won their last four games on home ice. They lost Teemu Selanne to another injury in last week's game against the Bruins and it showed its first impact on Thursday night when they were blanked by the LA Kings.

Ducks have been excellent against the Flames in recent seasons going 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at the Honda Center.

Flames will try to win another road game and compensate for their poor home record and the Ducks will try to keep their winning streak alive. Ducks won the first game of the season on home ice in November.

Hiller has been very good of late except the game in Los Angeles. I think he was quite tired after a tough game against the Boston Bruins one night ago. I am expecting another solid performance from him tonight. Flames offense have been struggling in last games anyway.

Flames are 100% healthy but the Ducks have some injured players. Selanne, Parros, Lupul and Koivu are all out.

Despite these injuries, Ducks have been playing very good at the Honda Center lately and the Flames against the Predators were the worst Flames I have seen regarding the offense. They need some time to recover. Ducks are hot except for the last LA Game. They are also fresh, having played their latest game on last Thursday. Ducks should win this one.

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