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GAME DAY: Should Flames stick with Vladar in New Jersey?

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Calgary Flames host New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Thursday , 5 p.m. ET .

Flames backup Dan Vladar has been sharp in each of his four starts since the break.

The Flames remain two points out of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference .

The Devils, with four wins in their past five outings, are currently third in the Metropolitan Division .

Jesper Bratt equalled New Jersey’s franchise record with 60 assists this season .

The 26-year-old Bratt is currently in the top 10 in the Art Ross Trophy race with 80 points.

Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Justin Kirkland (knee) and Anthony Mantha are both done for the season .

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