Matchup of the Night - Colorado Avalanche @ Calgary Flames

Two NHL powerhouses will go toe-to-toe tonight as the Presidents' Trophy favorite Colorado Avalanche visit the surprise Calgary Flames.

The 46-14-6 Avalanche dominate the league this season in virtually every team statistic; they are star-studded and are lead by perennial Jack Adams' nominee, Jared Bednar. To boot, Joe Sakic proves himself a surgical tactician as he has stacked his team to win now & somehow still load up on valued prospects.

The Avs have a laundry list of injuries right now, however, which does hurt their chances in this game. Here's the full list of Avs players considered "out" for tonight's contest:

*With so many uncertainties, the Avs' lineup hasn't been revealed yet. An update will be made as soon as it is released*

Meanwhile, the Flames have gone through a tumultuous stretch the past couple of seasons, falling short in the playoffs in gut-wrenching fashion in consecutive seasons. The team's turnaround, however, coincides with the return of 2x Stanley Cup-winning coach Darryl Sutter, whose kindred spirit has revitalized this battered Flames club. 40-17-8, the Flames' defensive structure & relentless forecheck are their bread & butter. That & Jacob Markstrom standing on his head every night.

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