Blackhawks game day
Calgary Flames at the United Center, 7:30 p.m.
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Radio: WGN 720-AM
What to watch: The Flames rank second to last in the NHL offensively with just 30 goals. The power play ranks second on the road (6-for-18) but is last at home. Mikael Backlund makes his season debut following finger surgery. Miikka Kiprusoff starts in goal for the Flames. Ray Emery likes starts for the Hawks.
Season series: First meeting.
Next: Edmonton Oilers at the United Center, 6 p.m. Sunday.
— Tim Sassone
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