The Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledom this Tuesday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 9 PM EST.
The Canucks (17-10-8) come into this fixture after playing two very tight games, including a 5-4 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. Meanwhile, the Flames (17-12-7) are looking to bounce back after losing their most recent away game.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames game info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 9 p.m. EST
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledom in Calgary
- TV Broadcast: SNP, SNW
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Vancouver Canucks game preview
The Canucks have been struggling as of late, losing four out of their last five games. Their most recent 5-4 overtime defeat against the Kraken was a tough pill to swallow, especially since it was a vital home fixture that could have helped them climb closer to the top spots of the league table.
Vancouver Canucks injuries
Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek are all sidelined for the Canucks due to ongoing injury concerns.
Calgary Flames game preview
The Flames lost their latest outing against the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0, continuing to struggle for form. Currently sitting fifth in the Pacific Division, they are just one point behind the Canucks. A win against the Canucks could help them overtake their rival and head into the new year in fourth place in the division.
Calgary Flames injuries
Justin Kirkland is the only player currently sidelined with an injury for the Flames. His return date has not been determined yet.
Canucks and Flames' key players
With leading points contributor Hughes and Pettersson currently injured, the responsibility for scoring now falls on Connor Garland to lead the team to victory and help them maintain the fourth spot.
On the Flames side, Jonathan Huberdeau has been influential this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 12 assists. Nazem Kadri follows closely with 25 points this season.