Flames host the Hurricanes after shootout victory

Carolina Hurricanes (3-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (5-0-1, in the Pacific Division)

Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames host the Carolina Hurricanes after the Flames knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout.

Calgary has a 5-0-1 record overall and a 3-0-0 record on its home ice. The Flames have a 3-0-0 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Carolina is 2-1-0 on the road and 3-2 overall. The Hurricanes have a 3-1-0 record in games they score at least three goals.

The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan Huberdeau has scored three goals with three assists for the Flames. Matthew Coronato has over the last 10 games.

Sebastian Aho has two goals and four assists for the Hurricanes. Jackson Blake has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 5-0-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 1.5 goals per game.

Hurricanes: 3-2-0, averaging 1.5 goals, 2.7 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.4 penalty minutes while giving up 1.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Hurricanes: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.