Calgary takes on New Jersey in a non-conference matchup

New Jersey Devils (24-22-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (21-23-4, in the Pacific Division)

Calgary, Alberta; Monday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames and the New Jersey Devils take the ice in an out-of-conference matchup.

Calgary has a 21-23-4 record overall and a 13-7-2 record on its home ice. The Flames rank third in NHL play serving 12.8 penalty minutes per game.

New Jersey is 12-13-0 on the road and 24-22-2 overall. The Devils have a -25 scoring differential, with 124 total goals scored and 149 allowed.

Monday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikael Backlund has 12 goals and 19 assists for the Flames. Connor Zary has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 5-5-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

Devils: 4-6-0, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.8 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Devils: None listed.

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