The Flames look to take advantage of some circumstances tonight as they welcome Chicago for the final time this season.  The Hawks are coming off an embarassing 8-4 loss last night in Edmonton and have lost six consecutive games away from the United Center.  On top of that, they’re coming in after a late game last night playing the second half of a back-to-back.  Can the Flames take advantage?

Calgary Flames 23-22-6, 11th Western Conference

Alex Tanguay-Olli Jokinen-Jarome Iginla
Mike Cammalleri-Blair Jones-Krys Kolanos
Blake Comeau-Mikael Backlund-Lance Bouma
Tom Kostopoulos-Matt Stajan-Tim Jackman

Jay Bouwmeester-Chris Butler
Mark Giordano-Scott Hannan
T.J. Brodie-Cory Sarich

Miikka Kiprusoff

It’s been a fairytale run for Kolanos, who didn’t even know if his pro career would continue at the beginning of the season.  Look for him to get powerplay time tonight as well, as he was working with the second unit in morning skate.  The bad news is the Flames are now without Lee Stempniak six weeks thanks to a high ankle sprain.

Chicago Blackhawks 29-16-7, 6th Western Conference

Viktor Stalberg-Jonathan Toews-Patrick Kane
Patrick Sharp-Brendan Morrison-Marian Hossa
Marcus Kruger-Dave Bolland-Andrew Shaw
Andrew Brunette-Jamal Mayers-Michael Frolik

Duncan Keith-Brent Seabrook
Niklas Hjalmarsson-Nick Leddy
Steve Montador-John Scott

Ray Emery

The Hawks are 0-4-2 in their last six road games including their setback last night.  Crawford was pulled for Emery in that one as the Oilers ran the score up.  Neither goaltender has really lit the world on fire this season.

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