VANCOUVER, BC -- It wasn't the start the Calgary Flames wanted but after sputtering the in early goings of the season, the power play and penalty kill are back on track.
Since Dec. 1, the Flames have scored on 20 of their 56 opportunities with the power play, operating at a 35.7 percentage clip - tops in the NHL. During that same stretch, their penalty kill has been running at 89.1 percent - a figure that ranks them fourth in the league since Dec. 1.
They have also scored two short-handed goals since the start of December - tied for second in the league during that run.
Tonight, when facing a red-hot Vancouver club on a five-game winning streak, head coach Glen Gulutzan feels special teams could be a deciding factor.
Special teams continue to roll for Flames
Since Dec. 1, the Flames have owned the NHL's best power play and the fourth best penalty kill

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