are gearing up for a pivotal week that can shape the outlook of their playoff chances as they host consecutive games against a Western Conference opponent, the Calgary Flames, on Tuesday and Thursday.

Freeman also had five rebounds for the Flames (11-5, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Filip Skobalj shot 6 for 6, including 5 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Ahmad Henderson II had 12 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Calgary Flames in Western Conference play. Chicago is 9-12-0 at home and 14-27-2 overall. The Blackhawks have a 3-7-2 record in games decided by one ...

St. Louis Blues (21-20-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames square off in Western Conference action. St. Louis is 21 ...

The Calgary Flames host the Nashville Predators in Western Conference action. Calgary has a 13-5-3 record in home games and an 18-13-7 record overall. The Flames have a 5-10-3 record in games they ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a non-conference matchup. Calgary has a 14-10-5 record overall and a 10-3-1 record on its home ice. The Flames have gone 8-1-3 in ...