Calgary hosts Washington after Toffoli’s 2-goal game

By The Associated Press

Washington Capitals (30-18-9, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Calgary Flames (34-14-7, first in the Pacific)

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

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -140, Capitals +118; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: Calgary hosts the Washington Capitals after Tyler Toffoli scored two goals in the Flames’ 3-1 victory against the Oilers.

The Flames are 16-4-5 at home. Calgary ranks third in the Western Conference with 35.6 shots per game and is averaging 3.5 goals.

The Capitals are 16-7-4 on the road. Washington has scored 183 goals and ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference averaging 3.2 goals per game. Alex Ovechkin leads the team with 34.

In their last meeting on Oct. 23, Calgary won 4-3. Elias Lindholm totaled three goals for the Flames.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lindholm leads the Flames with a plus-43 in 55 games this season. Matthew Tkachuk has six goals and nine assists over the last 10 games for Calgary.

Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 68 points, scoring 34 goals and adding 34 assists. John Carlson has 10 assists over the last 10 games for Washington.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 8-1-1, averaging 4.1 goals, seven assists, 4.8 penalties and 12.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game with a .910 save percentage.

Capitals: 5-5-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game with a .910 save percentage.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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

Anaheim visits Chicago after overtime victory

Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks (27-22-9, fifth in the Pacific) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (20-29-8, seventh in the Central)

Chicago; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Anaheim visits the Chicago Blackhawks after the Ducks knocked off San Jose 3-2 in overtime.

The Blackhawks are 10-17-6 in Western Conference games. Chicago scores 2.5 goals per game, the least in the Western Conference. Alex DeBrincat leads them with 32 total goals.

The Ducks are 14-16-5 against conference opponents. Anaheim is 12th in the Western Conference with 29.7 shots per game and is averaging 2.9 goals.

In their last meeting on Jan. 15, Chicago won 3-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Patrick Kane has 58 total points for the Blackhawks, 18 goals and 40 assists. Seth Jones has six assists over the last 10 games for Chicago.

Hampus Lindholm leads the Ducks with a plus-five in 56 games this season. Trevor Zegras has 10 points over the last 10 games for Anaheim.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-6-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.7 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game with an .882 save percentage.

Ducks: 4-6-0, averaging three goals, 5.3 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while allowing 4.1 goals per game with an .871 save percentage.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Ducks: None listed.

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