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Avalanche vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

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Olli Maatta will frustrate the Colorado attack and block at least two shots tonight, per our Avalanche vs. Flames predictions for Tuesday, April 14.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . The Calgary Flames contest their penultimate game of the season when they host the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Olli Maatta has been a defensive stalwart since joining Calgary in March, and my Avalanche vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks for Tuesday, April 14 expect him to slow down a lethal Avs attack. Avalanche vs Flames prediction Avalanche vs Flames best bet: Olli Maatta Over 1.

5 blocked shots (-125) The Calgary Flames acquired Olli Maatta from the Utah Mammoth last month, and the blueliner has already become an integral part of the club’s backend. Maatta is logging 22:24 of ice time per game, second-most on the team behind only Zach Whitecloud (23:01). Maatta has also excelled at blocking shots — he’s averaging 1.

78 blocks per game since joining the Flames and has recorded Over 1. 5 blocked shots in eight of his last 11 outings . The Colorado Avalanche average 33.