Calgary Flames (4-7-2, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (5-7, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Senators -142, Flames +118; over/under is 6.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators aim to end their five-game home losing streak with a win against the Calgary Flames.
Ottawa has a 5-7 record overall and a 3-5-0 record on its home ice. The Senators have a 1-3-0 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
Calgary is 4-7-2 overall and 2-4-2 in road games. The Flames have gone 1-4-0 in games they have more penalties than their opponent.
Saturday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has scored three goals with 12 assists for the Senators. Mathieu Joseph has two goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.
Nazem Kadri has two goals and six assists for the Flames. Mikael Backlund has two goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 4-6-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.8 assists, 4.6 penalties and 11.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.
Flames: 3-6-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
INJURIES: Senators: Erik Brannstrom: out (concussion), Thomas Chabot: out (hand), Mark Kastelic: out (lower-body), Ridly Greig: out (lower-body).
Flames: Oliver Kylington: out (undisclosed), Kevin Rooney: out (shoulder), Jacob Markstrom: day to day (undisclosed), Jakob Pelletier: out (shoulder).
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