Johnny Gaudreau is off to a terrific start to the season, leading the Flames with 22 points in 16 skates. He heads into tonight's game on a six-game point streak, with 10 points during that span. Gaudreau picked up three points in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Flames are 6-0-0 when Gaudreau has two or more points per game.
HOME SWEET 'DOME
Tonight's game is the final skate in a seven-game homestand. The Flames have are 4-2-0 during that stretch and have won four of their last five tilts on home ice. Following this evening's match-up, the Flames head on the road for a six-game trip that will see them make stops in Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, Columbus, Dallas, and Denver.