Calgary hosts Colorado following Huberdeau's 2-goal showing

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Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (30-23-11, in the Pacific Division)

Calgary, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames host the Colorado Avalanche after Jonathan Huberdeau scored two goals in the Flames' 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

Calgary has a 30-23-11 record overall and an 18-10-5 record on its home ice. The Flames have a 10-13-5 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

Colorado has a 17-14-1 record on the road and a 39-24-3 record overall. The Avalanche have a 17-6-1 record in games they score one or more power-play goals.

The matchup Friday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Avalanche won 4-2 in the previous meeting. Martin Necas led the Avalanche with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Huberdeau has 24 goals and 24 assists for the Flames. Nazem Kadri has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Cale Makar has 24 goals and 51 assists for the Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon has seven goals and 12 assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 4-2-4, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.6 assists, 4.1 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Avalanche: 7-2-1, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.7 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Avalanche: None listed.

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