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| Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks, 7:30 PM MT, Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary AB |
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| Broadcast Schedule |
| TV: RSN, Prime LA |
| Radio: Sportsnet 960 |
X. That’s all you need to know. The Flames have that all important letter next to their name, signifying they are among the elite of the NHL and on their way to the playoffs. Calgary punched their ticket with an impressive 5-2 beatdown of the San Jose Sharks Friday night. The win was Calgary’s 3rd win in their last 4 tries and Brian Elliott’s 10th win of the month. After a lackluster effort against LA, the Flames were firing on all cylinders against San Jose and played like a playoff team should as they head to the post season.
Anaheim has hit a minor skid in what has been an impressive month of March. The Ducks have dropped 2 straight, both in OT to the Jets and Oilers. Prior to this little bump in the road Anaheim had won 5 straight, which gave them 10 wins for the month. The Ducks sit in 1st place in the Pacific, 5 points ahead of the Flames, who are in 4th place. Anaheim has already clinched their playoff spot and like the Flames await the end of the season and who their playoff opponent will be.
The Flames and Ducks have played 3 times this season, with the Ducks taking 2 out of those 3 match-ups. Anaheim has won in their building (duh) and took the last contest in Calgary by a score of 3-1. Tonight’s game is the first of a back to back for the Flames and Ducks.
Here’s how the team’s match-up:
| Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| 44-30-4 | Record | 42-23-13 |
| 92 | Points | 97 |
| 4th Pacific | Division | 1st Pacific |
| 6th West | Conference | 4th West |
| 3-2-0 | Last 5 | 3-0-2 |
| 213 | Goals For | 205 |
| 208 | Goals Against | 190 |
| Monahan (27) | Goals | Rakell (32) |
| Gaudreau (60) | Points | Getzlaf (67) |
| Tkachuk (105) | PIM | Boll (87) |
| Elliott (.912) | Save % | Gibson (.912) |
| 20.1 (11th) | PP % | 18.6 (17th) |
| 81.5 (11th) | PK % | 85.0 (5th) |
| Player | Record | GAA | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames: Johnson (E) | 18-15-1 | 2.60 | .910 |
| Ducks: Bernier (E) | 19-7-4 | 2.47 | .918 |
What’s Happening With The Opposition?
Time to lock it down. https://t.co/QtWazxHPfK pic.twitter.com/HbMHWWVIhB
— Anaheim Calling (@AnaheimCalling) April 2, 2017
Last Time Out
Calgary Flames 5 San Jose Sharks 2
The Flames hit the ice on Friday night and clinched a playoff birth with a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. Calgary got superb goaltending from Brian Elliott and goals from 5 different players en rout to the win. Here’s our recap, the highlights and Mark Giordano’s post game comments.
Anaheim Ducks 2 Edmonton Oilers 3 (OT)
The Ducks took the ice on Saturday night and fell to the Oilers in OT 3-2. This was Anaheim’s 2nd straight loss. Here’s the highlights.
Players To Watch
Calgary Flames
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Johnny Gaudreau (F). Calgary’s superstar play maker is, well, making plays. Gaudreau has points in 10 of his last 14 games (17 pts), including a 4 and 3 point effort. He has 1 goal and 2 assists against the Ducks this season.
Anaheim Ducks
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Ryan Getzlaf (C). Getzalf has been providing the points for the Ducks as of late as well. The veteran centre has 8 points in his last five, with 7 of those points being assists. He’s also fared well against the Flames this season, collecting 4 assists in 3 games.