New Jersey hosts Calgary in a non-conference matchup

Calgary Flames (31-25-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (37-26-6, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Calgary Flames in a non-conference matchup.

New Jersey has a 17-11-4 record in home games and a 37-26-6 record overall. The Devils have allowed 177 goals while scoring 205 for a +28 scoring differential.

Calgary has a 13-14-6 record on the road and a 31-25-11 record overall. The Flames have committed 270 total penalties (4.0 per game) to rank fourth in league play.

The teams meet Thursday for the second time this season. The Flames won 3-0 in the previous matchup. Blake Coleman led the Flames with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has 28 goals and 25 assists for the Devils. Timo Meier has five goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

MacKenzie Weegar has seven goals and 34 assists for the Flames. Nazem Kadri has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 5-5-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.4 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Flames: 3-4-3, averaging 1.9 goals, 3.4 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Devils: None listed.

Flames: None listed.

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