The Wranglers had their four-game winning streak snapped in overtime on Wednesday against the Ontario Reign, but despite the setback, it's still been a productive stretch for the Wranglers who have picked up nine of a possible 10 points in their last five games. (4-0-1).

Calgary picked up three wins in a row against the Abbotsford Canucks last weekend in a mini-series that had a tangible playoff feel to it. It was tough, physical hockey and the games were closely contested, with the first two needing extra time to determine a winner. In the end, the Wranglers swept the three-game set. 

It was a statement game for the Flames.

Coming off a 5-1 loss to the Blackhawks 24 hours earlier at home, the Flames were looking to bounce back and get two important points heading into a nine-day bye week that includes next weekend's all-star festivities. 

Check that off the list.

Calgary beat the Kraken 5-2 in Seattle in a Pacific Division battle to improve to 24-17-9 on the season.

SEATTLE - The Flames get right back at it this evening, taking on the Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena.

As per the lines and pairings used during warm-ups, tonight's projected lineup is as follows:

DUBE ON THE KRAKEN:

"They play hard. They play fast. They've got a good connection between their forwards and defence - big defencemen, fast forwards - so they play the right way. It's never an easy game. Coming in their building and playing, we knew that last night and it was a dogfight ... it's going to be like that tonight. We need to be ready for it."

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TONIGHT'S GAME:

"We know we needed last night's points and tonight's points, going into that break to set ourselves up. It's important to get tonight and make sure we do our best possible, with one game left (before the break) to put ourselves in a good spot."

The Flames have announced defenceman Chris Tanev has been placed on the Injured Reserve.

The 33-year-old was injured in Monday's overtime win against Columbus and missed Thursday's game vs. Chicago. In his absence, his usual defence partner MacKenzie Weegar skated alongside Nikita Zadorov against the Blackhawks.

In 40 games this season, Tanev has eight points, 85 blocked shots, and a 58% Corsi-for even-strength ranking. 

The Flames also announced Brett Ritchie has been activated from the Injured Reserve. Ritchie's last game came on Dec. 31. In 30 games this season, the forward has six goals and eight points.

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick break down a 5-1 loss to the Blackhawks, with postgame comments from Jonathan Huberdeau, Mikael Backlund and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

The Flames fell 5-1 to the visiting Blackhawks Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Calgary tied the game at one late in the first period but Chicago scored four straight - including an empty-netter - en route to the victory.

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