FAST FACTS - FLAMES VS. CANUCKS

THE MATCH-UP

MR. 500

Smith is set to play in his 500th game this evening. In his lengthy career, which has seen him play in Dallas, Tampa Bay, Arizona, and Calgary, the 35-year-old has a 2.70 GAA and a .913 save percentage. This year, Smith has a 12-9-2 record with a 2.71 GAA and a .918 save percentage. The Flames acquired Smith through a trade with Arizona on Jun. 17, 2017.

THE KID IS CLUTCH

Monahan scored his ninth career overtime goal on Thursday when the Flames topped the Habs in Montreal. That total is a Flames franchise record and is the most overtime goals scored by NHL skater since Monahan entered the league in the 2013-14 season. The 23-year-old has scored 25 game-winning goals in his young career, which ties him with Lanny McDonald for sixth in the franchise record books.
This year, Monahan leads all Calgary skaters with 17 goals and is second in team scoring with 30 points through 29 skates. He has scored six game-winners through the first three months of the season, which is tied for the league lead.

PENALTY KILL ON A ROLL

The Flames have killed off 24 of their last 26 penalties, good for a 92.3% kill rate that leads all NHL clubs over that span (Nov. 20-Dec. 8).

MILESTONES WITHIN REACH

Mike Smith needs 1 game for 500.
TJ Brodie needs 3 points for 200.
Mikael Backlund needs 10 games for 500.
Dougie Hamilton needs 11 points for 200.
Sam Bennett needs 12 games for 200.
Jaromir Jagr needs 40 games to become the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

BROADCAST INFO

Tonight's game will be on Hockey Night In Canada on CBC (TV) and Sportsnet 960 The FAN (radio) at 8:00 p.m. MT.

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