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Chicago Blackhawks @ Calgary Flames, 10 PM ET, Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
| Broadcast Schedule |
| TV: CBC, WGN, RSN |
| Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan |
The Flames return home to the Scotiabank Saddledome after a 1-2 road trip that saw them get hammered by the Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild. Awaiting them? Only the 42-25-7 Chicago Blackhawks. Calgary and Chicago have tangled twice this season, each getting a win with the Flames taking the last contest 2-1. The Blackhawks come into tonight's game stumbling, having lost 6 of their last 7 with 5 of those defeats at the hands of Western Conference teams. The Flames meanwhile are 3-3 over their last six, but come home on the heels of a 2 game losing skid. The Flames are 6-5-0 against Chicago at the Dome since 2010 and are averaging 3.1 GPG in those contests. The Flames will need those 3 goals and then some if they plan on taking the season series against the 'Hawks. Here's how the teams match-up:
| Calgary Flames | Chicago Blackhawks | |
| 31-37-6 | Record | 42-25-7 |
| 68 | Points | 91 |
| 5th Pacific | Division | 3rd Central |
| 10th West (tie) | Conference | 3rd West |
| 5-5 | Last 10 Games | 3-7 |
| 202 | Goals For | 204 |
| 231 | Goals Against | 183 |
| Gaudreau (28) | Goals | Kane (39) |
| Gaudreau (72) | Points | Kane (92) |
| Ramo (.909) | SV % | Crawford (.926) |
| 27th (16.0%) | PP | 5th (22.0%) |
| 30th (74.8%) | PK | 24th (78.8%) |
The Flames last played on Thursday night and were thumped by the Minnesota Wild 6-2. Niklas Backstrom's homecoming was a nightmare as he gave up a 1st period hat trick to Zach Parise. Johnny Gaudreau and Jakub Nakladal provided the only offense the Flames could muster. Here's the highlights:
The Blackhawks last took to the ice on Tuesday night and lost 6-2 to the Dallas Stars. Scott Darling was lit up for 4 first period goals and the 'Hawks could never recover. Andrew Shaw and Richard Panik provided the goals Chicago would score. Here's the highlights:
Starting Goalies:
Calgary Flames
Joni Ortio (expected): 4-7-4, GAA: 2.86, SV% .901
Chicago Blackhawks
Scott Darling (confirmed): 7-7-3, GAA: 2.59, SV% .913
Players To Watch
Calgary Flames: Joe Colborne has 9 points in his last 10 games (6 goals, 3 assists)
Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane has 2 goals and 1 assist in his last 5 games.
Injuries
Calgary Flames: Karri Ramo, Dennis Wideman, Ladislav Smid
Chicago Blackhawks: Corey Crawford