Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Preview 2/15/2016 (53/82)
The Flames welcome the Ducks to the Saddledome as they try to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.
Anaheim Ducks @ Calgary Flames, 4 PM ET, Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
| Broadcast Schedule |
| TV: RSNW PT25, FSSD, SN West |
| Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan |
The Flames playoff lives have a pulse, a weak one, but a pulse nonetheless and a win against the visiting Ducks would do wonders to help raise that pulse. Calgary is coming in to this game on the heels of a lifeless performance against the Coyotes Saturday night in which they lost 4-1. If the Flames have any hope of making the playoffs they need a win Monday afternoon against the Ducks. The Flames are 0-2 so far this season against Anaheim and they are “lucky” enough to face them 2 times in the next 6 days. That’s some ground they can make up in the West by winning, but things could go horribly array if it goes the other way. Both teams are 4-2 so far this month, but the Ducks have struggled at the Saddledome over the years. The Flames hold a 32-20-1 record over the Ducks when they make the trip to Alberta. The Flames would love for that trend to continue come Monday afternoon. Here’s how the teams match-up:
| Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | |
| 25-26-3 | Record | 27-19-8 |
| 53 | Points | 62 |
| 6th Pacific | Division | 3rd Pacific |
| 8th West (tie) | Conference | 5th West |
| 5-5 | Last 10 Games | 8-2 |
| 144 | Goals For | 123 |
| 160 | Goals Against | 127 |
| Gaudreau (21) | Goals | Perry (21) |
| Gaudreau (51) | Points | Getzlaf (42) |
| Ramo (.909) | SV % | Andersen (.919) |
| 29th (14.8%) | PP | 19th (18.2%) |
| 29th (75.0%) | PK | 1st (88.3%) |
The Flames last played on Friday night and lost to Arizona 4-1. Calgary came in and played lifeless in the second night of a back to back. Jonas Hiller gave up 2 early, soft goals and the Coyotes never looked back. Joe Colborne scored halfway through the 3rd, but it didn’t do much besides put them on the score sheet. Here’s the highlights:
The Ducks took to the ice on Saturday night to battle the Blackhawks and beat them 3-2 in OT. Ryan Getzlaf added to his team lead in points by scoring a goal and getting an assist. Frederik Andersen came in to relieve John Gibson after he left the game with an upper body injury and stopped 5 of the 6 shots he faced. Here’s the highlights:
Calgary Flames Projected Lineup (these are the projected lines and can be changed any time before the puck drop)
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
| Johnny Gaudreau | Sean Monahan | Jiri Hudler |
| Sam Bennett | Mikael Backlund | Michael Frolik |
| Micheal Ferland | Joe Colborne | David Jones |
| Brandon Bollig | Matt Stajan | Lance Bouma |
| Left Defense | Right Defense |
| Mark Giordano | TJ Brodie |
| Kris Russell | Dougie Hamilton |
| Deryk Engelland | Ladislav Smid |
| Goalies | |
| Joni Ortio | Jonas Hiller (s) |
Scratches: Markus Granlund, Josh Jooris, Dennis Wideman (susp)
Injuries: Karri Ramo
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lineup (these are the projected lines and can be changed any time before the puck drop)
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
| David Perron | Ryan Getzlaf | Mike Santorelli |
| Patrick Maroon | Rickard Rakell | Corey Perry |
| Andrew Cogliano | Ryan Kesler | Jakob Silfverberg |
| Ryan Garbutt | Nate Thompson | Harry Zolnierczyk |
| Left Defense | Right Defense |
| Cam Fowler | Kevin Bieksa |
| Hampus Lindholm | Josh Manson |
| Simon Despres | Sami Vatanen |
| Goalies | |
| Frederik Andersen (s) | John Gibson |
Scratches: None
Injuries: Chris Stewart
by Mark Parkinson
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