The Flames have won a season-high six games in a row, the most recent a 4-2 victory over the Panthers in Sunrise on Friday night … Calgary is 49-0-2 when leading after the second period over the last two seasons.
2. THEM
The Hurricances split a home-and-home, back-to-back against the Capitals in their last two tilts, winning 3-1 in Washington Thursday before falling 4-3 at home on Friday … Carolina is 2-4 since the calendar flipped to 2018.
3. US vs. THEM
This is the second matchup of the season between the Flames and Hurricanes, with Carolina skating to a 2-1 win at the Scotiabank Saddledome back on Oct. 19 … The Flames are 6-4 in their last 10 meetings with the 'Canes.
4. THIS, THAT & THE OTHER
THIS:The Flames have won six straight games dating back to Dec. 31. They are being led by terrific goaltending and defence as the Flames haven't allowed more than three goals in a game since Dec. 14 (17 games). … THAT:The Flames have been one of the best team's on the road this season. They have a record of 12-5-4 and have won three straight. They are tied for the least amount of road losses in the NHL (5 - tied with Boston). Mike Smith leads the NHL in road save percentage with a staggering .946 SV% … OTHER: This will be the last game for the Flames before their NHL mandated five-day break. Calgary will face the Winnipeg Jets at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Jan. 20 when they return to the ice.
5. PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Flames:C Mikael Backlund Collected three points (1g+2a) in the win over the Panthers Friday. Hurricanes: C Jordan Staal Had two goals and an assist in the two-game series with the Caps.
