Flames host the Rangers after shootout victory
New York Rangers (12-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (10-6-3, in the Pacific Division)
Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the Calgary Flames after the Flames knocked off the New York Islanders 2-1 in a shootout.
Calgary has a 10-6-3 record overall and a 7-3-0 record on its home ice. The Flames have a -2 scoring differential, with 49 total goals scored and 51 allowed.
New York is 12-4-1 overall and 7-1-0 on the road. The Rangers have a 5-2-1 record when scoring a power-play goal.
The matchup Thursday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Rasmus Andersson has five goals and seven assists for the Flames. Matthew Coronato has scored goals over the past 10 games.
Artemi Panarin has 10 goals and 13 assists for the Rangers. Braden Schneider has scored goals over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 5-3-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 2.9 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.
Rangers: 7-3-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.3 penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Flames: None listed.
Rangers: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.