[9:00 PM] Flames @ Coyotes

Who will WIN this matchup?

Calgary Flames (14-13-2)

@ Arizona Coyotes (8-13-4)

 

Starting Goalies:

Chad Johnson(CGY): Confirmed

Mike Smith(ARI): Confirmed

 

• The Calgary Flames are ascending in the Pacific Division while the Arizona Coyotes have made themselves comfortable in the cellar right out of the chute. The streaking Flames vie for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 14 contests on Thursday, when they conclude a brief two-game road trip against slumping Arizona.

• To Treliving’s point, Johnson has won nine of his last 11 starts – with a 20-save performance in a 2-1 triumph over Arizona on Nov. 16 included in the mix. The 30-year-old Saskatchwan native hasn’t slowed down, yielding just six goals on 127 shots and picking up his third shutout of the season during Calgary’s winning streak. Johnny Gaudreau has recorded two goals and four points in two contests since his return from a 10-game absence due to a broken pinkie.

• Anthony Duclair, who has scored just one goal in his sophomore season, is hoping that a brief rest is just what the doctor ordered to get his game back to a healthy status.

• Calgary RW Michael Frolik is looking for his first goal since tallying 49 seconds into overtime against Arizona on Nov. 16.

• Calgary has scored four power-play goals in its last three games but went 0-for-3 in the previous contest versus Arizona

StreakSmarts Pick: Calgary Flames

Confidence: 5/10

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