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Predators host the Flames after Forsberg's 2-goal performance

Calgary Flames (7-8-3, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (7-10, sixth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Calgary Flames (7-8-3, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (7-10, sixth in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Predators -112, Flames -107; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Calgary Flames after Filip Forsberg's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Predators' 4-3 win.

Nashville has a 5-4-0 record in home games and a 7-10 record overall. The Predators have allowed 57 goals while scoring 52 for a -5 scoring differential.

Calgary has a 4-5-2 record in road games and a 7-8-3 record overall. The Flames have gone 6-1-2 in games they score at least three goals.

Wednesday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Flames won the last matchup 4-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Gustav Nyquist has two goals and 10 assists for the Predators. Forsberg has eight goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.

Nazem Kadri has three goals and nine assists for the Flames. Blake Coleman has scored three goals with three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Predators: 4-6-0, averaging 3.2 goals, six assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

Flames: 5-3-2, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.3 assists, three penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Predators: Tommy Novak: out (upper body), Ryan McDonagh: day to day (lower body), Luke Schenn: out (lower-body).

Flames: Oliver Kylington: out (undisclosed), Kevin Rooney: out (shoulder), Jakob Pelletier: out (shoulder).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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