Minutes before the puck drop, the Calgary Flames announced that Andrei Kuzmenko would not play in their Thursday night game against the Anaheim Ducks. With Andrei Kuzmenko a late scratch, Kevin Rooney will unexpectedly play in his 300th NHL game tonight. https://t.co/3Gj8yihtln

The Calgary Flames (24-178-7) remain home for a Thursday night matchup with the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6). Tonight is the second meeting between the two clubs, with the last one serving as a pivotal moment in the Flames' season.

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The Ducks will cap a short two-game road trip tonight and shoot for their fourth straight win, facing off with the division rival Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. PUCK DROP: 6 P.M. PT | WATCH:

According to a report from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Calgary Flames are working on a trade involving forward Andrei Kuzmenko and have held him out of the lineup for tonight's game against the Anaheim Ducks. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the Philadelphia Flyers are the other team involved in the trade.

The Calgary Flames are believed to be working on a trade that would send Andrei Kuzmenko to the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Calgary Flames have dropped consecutive games and now trail the rival Vancouver Canucks by one point in the Wild Card race as they welcome the Anaheim Ducks to town. My Flames vs. Ducks predictions see Matt Coronato stepping up and helping Calgary reclaim momentum with a much-needed victory.

The Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers are working on a trade involving forward Andrei Kuzmenko, reports Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.The Flames held him out of the lineup against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday amid the discussions,

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Calgary Flames. Calgary has gone 24-18-7 overall with a 7-4-1 record against the Pacific Division. The Flames have conceded 145 goals while scoring 130 for a -15 scoring differential.

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko is on the move as the Russian forward will now get a fresh start once again, this time in the Eastern Conference.

One of the most common questions we’ve received from fans of the Calgary Flames in recent weeks is “Hey, when is Connor Zary expected back?” After Zary

Led by Mason McTavish, they’ve netted 16 goals while winning three in a row, their most tallies in a three-game stretch in nearly 19 years.