The Flames' four-game winning streak is a season high after going 2-4-2 in their previous eight games. They will move ahead of the San Jose Sharks for third place in the Pacific Division if they earn at least one point. Tampa Bay will play its final game before a six-day break. The Lightning lead the NHL with 65 points, are 14-3-1 in their past 18 games and have won nine of their past 10 on home ice.
Players to watch
Flames forward Sean Monahan has seven points (three goals, four assists) during a four-game point streak. Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has six points (two goals, four assists) in his past six games.
They said it
"This is obviously a tough test for us tonight but we're playing well and working to make a move up the standings. I think we're excited for this opportunity and we feel like we're playing some good hockey." -- Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic "We're saying let's make sure we get this win before the break. Let's finish this break on a high note and really solidify the first half of our season against a team that's playing really well. This is going to be a good challenge for us." -- Lightning center Steven Stamkos
Girardi participated in the morning skate but said he would wait until after the break to return to the lineup. ... Hamonic has two cracked front teeth after taking a puck to the face against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, but will play.
Stat pack
Vasilevskiy leads the League with 27 wins but has allowed 10 goals in his past two starts. ... Smith has started all four games of Calgary's winning streak, allowing 10 goals during that stretch.
