Flames Seek Fourth Straight Win In Clash With Habs
(Sports Network) - The Calgary Flames will try to match their longest winning streak of the season when they visit the Montreal Canadiens for tonight's interconference battle at Bell Centre.The Flames, who began the year on a four-game winning streak, have won three straight to open the month of November and are coming off a win Saturday against the visiting New York Rangers. Daymond Langkow notched a goal and an assist and Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves to lift the Flames to the 3-1 decision over the Blueshirts at the Saddledome. Nigel Dawes, who played for the Rangers for the last three seasons, assisted on all three Calgary goals. Jarome Iginla and Rene Bourque also scored in the victory. "When we got pucks behind their defense, we were effective and we were able to sustain some kind of a forecheck," said Flames head coach Brent Sutter. Flames forward Curtis Glencross will miss tonight's contest as he serves the first of a three-game suspension for delivering a high hit to Chris Drury of the Rangers on Saturday. Glencross is eligible to return for Calgary's test against Colorado on November 17. The Flames are kicking off a three-game road trip today and will also visit Buffalo and Toronto during the swing. Calgary has played well on the road so far this year, posting a 4-1-1 record as the guest. The Canadiens come into tonight having dropped two of their last three games. The Habs were in action Saturday against visiting Tampa Bay and were dealt a 3-1 setback as Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay picked up a goal and an assist each for the Lightning. Brian Gionta scored a power-play goal for the Canadiens, while Carey Price allowed all three goals on just 21 shots. "It was an inconsistent effort by us for half the game. The second period was good, but we're giving up goals late in the periods," Gionta said. "That hurts you. That hurts the momentum. We have to figure out a way to play a better 60 (minutes)." Montreal is 5-4-0 as the host this year, but has lost its last two home contests. Next up for the Habs is a two-game road trip against Phoenix and Nashville. The Flames notched a 4-3 home win over Montreal on October 6 and tonight's contest marks the end of the season series between the clubs, who have split the last six encounters. Calgary has lost its last four games on the road against Montreal.
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