The Calgary Flames continue their homestand, looking to flip the script on the Ottawa Senators, who beat them in their last meeting.
The Calgary Flames dropped to 1-1-1 on their five-game homestand, losing in overtime (4-3) to the Boston Bruins. What kind of bounceback performance can we expect tonight against the Ottawa Senators?
One of the things to look out for in Thursday's contest is whether or not Nazem Kadri can extend his goal-scoring streak. He's at four games and has points in five straight.
If the Flames leading goal scorer lights the lamp again, he'll break his career high for consecutive games with a goal, a mark he initially set with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2013.
Meanwhile, the Senators (34 points) enter the night in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, holding down the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.
In the West, the Flames (36 points) remain in fifth place in the Pacific Division and hold down the conference's second wildcard spot based on points percentage.
Dan Vladar is back in goal, making his first appearance since last Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. His season statistics include a 6-6-4 record with a 3.08 GAA, .885 SV%, and two shutouts.
At the other end, the Senators will continue to ride the hot hand with Linus Ullmark getting the start.
Since a season-high three-game losing streak in November, the former Vezina Trophy winner is 7-0-1 in his last eight games with a .956 SV% and 1.37 GAA.
Jonathan Huberdeau (22 points) continues to lead all Calgary scorers, but Kadri is behind him with 21.
Ottawa comes to town with a more balanced offensive attack. Five players have already scored 20 or more points, led by Tim Stutzle (37 points) and Brady Tkachuk (15 goals).
Per the Flames staff at NHL.com, here's a breakdown of tonight's lineup. (Subject to change)
FORWARDS
Jonathan Huberdeau -- Nazem Kadri -- Martin Pospisil
Yegor Sharangovich -- Connor Zary -- Jakob Pelletier
Blake Coleman -- Mikael Backlund -- Matt Coronato
Ryan Lomberg -- Kevin Rooney -- Walker Duehr
DEFENCE
Kevin Bahl -- Rasmus Andersson
Joel Hanley -- MacKenzie Weegar
GOALTENDER
Dustin Wolf
Tonight is the second and final meeting of the season between the Flames and Senators. Calgary will look to avenge a 4-3 loss at Canadian Tire Centre on Nov. 5.
The game is available on Sportsnet West and Sportsnet+. The puck drops at 7 p.m. MT.
