St. Louis earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Calgary, keeping the Blues close to the Flames in the standings, with a rematch coming Thursday.

Each day, Last Word on Hockey examines the upcoming games. We give our predictions, break down head-to-head matchups, and analyze other factors affecting them. Today’s prediction covers the game between the St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames.

After two games in 48 hours, the Flames don't have to play on Wednesday but can prepare for another battle against the Blues on Thursday. There's a tweet on social media that someone said when anyone looks at the Flames roster; they would never believe that the club would be in or battling for a playoff spot.