Calgary coach Glen Gulutzan was hired last summer to change the style of play, from grind to speed. After a .500 start, this group clicked in January. After beating the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime, that victory started a 21-9-1 run that helped the Flames clinch a Wild Card spot. Anaheim is more of a grinding team at #18 in goals scored and #17 on the power play, focusing on defense first. The Ducks, though, are short on defense with the injury last week to star defenseman Cam Fowler (out two-to-six weeks). Visiting Calgary matches up well, and the Flames are 21-5 after scoring two or fewer goals in their previous game. Back Calgary.
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