Washington visits Calgary after Strome's 2-goal game

Washington Capitals (24-21-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (21-24-5, in the Pacific Division)

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

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Calgary Flames after Dylan Strome's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Capitals' 4-3 loss.

Calgary has a 13-8-3 record in home games and a 21-24-5 record overall. The Flames are third in the league serving 12.4 penalty minutes per game.

Washington is 24-21-6 overall and 10-11-3 on the road. The Capitals have a 10-13-6 record in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.

The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nazem Kadri has nine goals and 25 assists for the Flames. Yegor Sharangovich has three goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 3-6-1, averaging two goals, 3.4 assists, 3.5 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Capitals: 3-6-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.4 assists, 4.4 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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