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via the Flyers:

The Flyers come into today six points behind the Bruins, who do not play tonight, for the final wild card spot… This is the second of a three-game homestand for the Flyers, who won the first, 4-2 vs. Rangers on Feb. 28… The Flyers have also won three straight games on home ice and have earned points in the standings in nine of their last 10 home games, going 7-1-2 since Jan. 20… Overall, the Flyers own an 18-8-5 record at home - a win tonight would ensure a winning record on home ice for an eighth straight season at the Wells Fargo Center and 20th winning season at home in the last 21 years… With 19 games remaining, Jakub Voracek is tied for the NHL’s scoring race with three other players (Ovechkin, Tavares & Backstrom) at 65 points.

The Flames have dropped three of their last four games and are in a tie for the third and final guaranteed playoff spot in the Pacific Division with Los Angeles and San Jose at 70 points, however Calgary has more regulation/overtime wins for the tie breaker - the Western Conference Wild Card spots are both currently held by the Central Division at 73 points… The Flames recently lost captain, defenseman Mark Giordano, for the remainder of the season with a torn bicep tendon he suffered on Feb. 25 at NJ… Prior to his injury, he was tied for the team lead in scoring with 48 points, which is still tied for second among all NHL defensemen… His 37 assists and 48 points were all career highs… With 20 games remaining in their season, the Flames are two wins and seven points shy of equaling their total wins (35) and points (77) mark from last season.

but some updates:

Randy Sportak @SUNRandySportak
Shore, Ferland and Poirier gathered by coach Bob Hartley for a chat prior to getting the skate started. Fourth line? #Flames

Scott Cruickshank @CruickshankCH
Schlemko wearing No. 3