[7:30 PM] Flames @ Flyers

Who will WIN this matchup?

Calgary Flames (10-12-1)

@ Philadelphia Flyers (9-10-3)

 

Starting Goalies:

Chad Johnson (CGY): Confirmed

Anthony Stolarz (PHI): Confirmed

 

• The Calgary Flames look to continue their surprising success on a difficult road trip when they go for a fourth victory in five games Sunday against the struggling Philadelphia Flyers. The Flames lost All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau (fractured finger) before the six-game trek that ends against the New York Islanders on Monday, but backup goaltender Chad Johnson has carried the team with five wins in his last six starts.

• The Flyers have dropped three of four and will turn to rookie netminder Anthony Stolarz, who is expected to make his first NHL start on Sunday.

• Bennett recorded his second multi-point performance in five games Friday against Boston and is tied with the injured Gaudreau for second on the team with 11 points – three behind Michael Frolik. The Flames recalled center Mark Jankowski from Stockton of the American Hockey League, and the 2012 first-round pick could make his NHL debut after posting 12 points in 13 games with the Heat.

• Mason has played better this month behind an inconsistent defense but needed a rest after allowing seven goals on 52 shots over the last two games as his overall save percentage dipped to .892. Poor coverage, at times, in the defensive zone has put added pressure on Philadelphia’s offense, but captain Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek have gone cold. Giroux has recorded only three assists in his last eight contests and Voracek’s point drought has reached six games as Wayne Simmonds passed both for the team scoring lead with 19 points.

• Calgary D’s Mark Giordano and TJ Brodie have registered a total of 13 points in the first 23 games after combining for 101 last season.

 

StreakSmarts Pick: Philadelphia Flyers

Confidence: 5/10

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