Flames play the Sabres in a non-conference matchup

Buffalo Sabres (18-24-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (22-16-7, in the Pacific Division)

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

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames face the Buffalo Sabres in a non-conference matchup.

Calgary has a 22-16-7 record overall and a 14-6-3 record in home games. The Flames are 5-12-2 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Buffalo has a 9-12-2 record on the road and an 18-24-5 record overall. The Sabres rank sixth in NHL play serving 9.9 penalty minutes per game.

The matchup Thursday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Sabres won 3-2 in a shootout in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan Huberdeau has 18 goals and 14 assists for the Flames. Matthew Coronato has two goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Rasmus Dahlin has six goals and 28 assists for the Sabres. Jason Zucker has scored six goals with four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 5-5-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.4 assists, 4.1 penalties and 12.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Sabres: 4-5-1, averaging three goals, five assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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