Flames host Blue Jackets After Huberdeau’s Multi-goal Performance
CALGARY, Alberta – The Calgary Flames return to home ice Wednesday night to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, buoyed by Jonathan Huberdeau’s recent offensive surge. Huberdeau netted two goals in Calgary’s 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, providing a spark for a Flames team seeking to climb out of the Pacific Division basement. The game is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EST at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
This contest pits a struggling Calgary squad (3-9-2) against a Columbus team (7-5) finding success in the Metropolitan Division. While the Flames have battled consistency issues,going 1-3-1 at home,the Blue Jackets have demonstrated road strength,posting a 4-2-0 record away from Nationwide Arena. The matchup offers Calgary an possibility to build momentum adn address a notable goal differential - thay’ve conceded 47 goals while scoring 30 – and for Columbus, it’s a chance to continue their winning ways when scoring three or more goals, a feat they’ve accomplished in all seven of their victories.
Matthew Coronato currently leads the flames in scoring with three goals and two assists, supported by Huberdeau’s recent four-goal, three-assist performance over the last ten games. For Columbus, Charlie Coyle paces the offense with two goals and seven assists, while Dmitri Voronkov has been a consistent contributor, registering four goals and three assists in his last ten appearances.
Over their last ten games, Calgary has averaged 2.2 goals per game, while allowing 2.8. The Blue Jackets, in contrast, have averaged 3.1 goals scored and 2.8 goals allowed during the same period.
Currently, neither team has any players listed on the injury report. This will be the first meeting between the Flames and the Blue Jackets this season.
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