When: Friday, January 7, 7 p.m. EST
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Canes Record:23-7-1 (47 Points, 3rd - Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game:7-4 Win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, January 1.
Flames Record:17-9-6 (40 Points, 3rd - Pacific Division)
Flames Last Game:4-1 Loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, January 6.
TRACKING THE STORYLINES:
Keeping It Out:The Canes and Flames are the top two teams in the league when it comes to keeping the puck out of their net. Carolina has allowed a league-low 66 goals in 31 games, while Calgary has allowed just a few more, 77 in just one more contest.
Entering On A Roll:Rod Brind'Amour's squad has won their last four games in a row and eight of their last nine contests.
500 For Fast:Canes forward Jesper Fast is expected to play in his 500th NHL game tonight. He'll become the second member of the team to reach that achievement this year, joining Vincent Trocheck.
Special Teams:Since these two sides last met on December 9, the Canes have the top penalty kill in the league, killing off their last 22 consecutive attempts. On the other end, the power play has been the third best in the league, operating at a 35% clip. During that same span Calgary's man advantage ranks 24th (17.4%) and their penalty kill sits 15th (81.3%).
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot:Jesperi Kotkaniemi enters tonight with points in five consecutive games. Over the course of that stretch he's recorded one goal and six assists. With him on the hot streak is forward Nino Niederreiter, totaling 13 points in his last 13 games. Skating alongside Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen, the Swiss-born forward now ranks tied for second on the team with his 10 goals.
When It Gets Late:Keep a watchful eye during tonight's third period. Thus far this season Calgary allows their most goals by period in the final frame (26), while the Canes strike the most then (37).
Additional Notes:
Milestone Watch: Jesper Fast is expected to play in his 500th NHL game tonight. Tony DeAngelo needs one more assist to reach 100 in his NHL career. Martin Necas is two points shy of 100 in his NHL career.
What Color Are We Wearing?:The team will be wearing their black alternate sweaters tonight.
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