The Calgary Flames' fading playoff hopes hinge on taking points from teams like the Dallas Stars, and their work begins Tuesday at American Airlines Center. With a significant talent gap on display, the Stars are well-positioned to dictate the pace against a Flames team struggling to find consistency on the road. The Stars boast a convincing 23-11-4 home record, while the Flames are just 11-24-3 away from home.
The Flames must find a way to contain the Stars' high-powered offense, which averages 3.29 goals per game. That task won't be easy given Calgary's defensive vulnerabilities, allowing 29.9 shots per game. Dallas' power play could prove especially problematic for Calgary; the Stars convert at a 28.9% rate. The Flames' power play unit might struggle against the Stars' penalty kill, which operates at an 81.0% success rate. Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.