THURSDAYCalgary Flames (41-18-7)* at Arizona Coyotes (32-29-5)7 p.m. MT, Gila River Arena, Sportsnet Flames/Sportsnet 960 The Fan* Prior to Wednesday’s game in Las VegasTHE BIG MATCHUPFlames G Mike Smith vs. His Old TeamThe Flames will turn to Smith in his homecoming to Arizona’s Valley of the Sun, where he tended twine for the Coyotes for a six-season stint from 2011-17. With three wins already in their back pockets, the Flames are shooting to complete a season sweep of the Coyotes. Flames captain Mark Giordano has totalled seven points — three twine-ticklings and four setups — in those meetings. Heading into Wednesday’s late date with the Golden Knight in Vegas, the Flames were leading the loop with 16 shorties. THIS N’ THATThe Flames own a 4-3 record this season on the second half of back-to-back sets … Coyotes defenceman Jason Demers returned to action Tuesday after missing three-plus months due to a knee injury.

Source: National Post March 07, 2019 12:56 UTC