Flames asking Chad Johnson to stifle Chicago's attack
Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson will start Friday night's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks.
This will be Johnson's third straight start after he's given up just one goal in his last two outings (47-of-48 saves). On the season, he owns a 4-2-1 record with a .915 save percentage and 2.24 goals-against average. The Blackhawks are seventh in the NHL in scoring with 3.12 goals per game.
numberFire's metrics give Johnson a 40.0 percent chance of earning a win tonight, while projecting him to make 25.96 saves on 28.39 shot attempts versus the Blackhawks.