The Calgary Flames are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, November 18, 2025, at the United Center. Here's a look at the projected lineups, factoring in recent injuries and roster moves.

Calgary Flames Projected Lineup

Based on the latest reports, here's how the Flames are expected to line up:

• Forwards:
  • Jonathan Huberdeau — Morgan Frost — Matt Coronato
  • Yegor Sharangovich — Nazem Kadri — Joel Farabee
  • Connor Zary — Mikael Backlund — Blake Coleman
  • Ryan Lomberg — Sam Morton — Adam Klapka
• Defense:
  • Kevin Bahl — Rasmus Andersson
  • Yan Kuznetsov — MacKenzie Weegar
  • Jake Bean — Brayden Pachal
• Goalies:
  • Dustin Wolf
  • Devin Cooley

Flames Injury Report

The Flames are dealing with a few key injuries:

• Sam Honzek: Out week-to-week with an upper-body injury sustained in the game against the Winnipeg Jets. He collided with teammate Mikael Backlund during the game.
• Zayne Parekh: Also on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and is expected to be out for at least a week.
• Martin Pospisil: Currently sidelined with an undisclosed injury.

Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt were recalled from the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL on Monday, while Rory Kerins was assigned to the AHL. Mikael Backlund is expected to play despite missing the morning skate for maintenance. Dustin Wolf is expected to start in goal.

Chicago Blackhawks Projected Lineup

Here’s the projected lineup for the Blackhawks:

• Forwards:
  • Ryan Greene — Connor Bedard — Andre Burakovsky
  • Oliver Moore — Frank Nazar — Teuvo Teravainen
  • Colton Dach — Ryan Donato — Ilya Mikheyev
  • Landon Slaggert — Sam Lafferty
• Defense:
  • Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
  • Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
  • Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
  • Sam Rinzel
• Goalies:
  • Arvid Soderblom
  • Spencer Knight

Blackhawks Injury Report

The Blackhawks also have several players on the injury list:

• Nick Foligno: Placed on injured reserve with a left-hand injury after blocking a shot in the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is expected to be out for at least four weeks.
• Jason Dickinson: Recovering from a shoulder injury and is on injured reserve.
• Tyler Bertuzzi: Dealing with an undisclosed injury and was a game-time decision.
• Laurent Brossoit: On injured reserve with a hip injury.
• Shea Weber: On long-term injured reserve.

Sam Rinzel is expected to return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch against Toronto. Arvid Soderblom is likely to start in goal.

Keys to the Game

The Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs and have been playing well recently, securing points in five straight games. Connor Bedard had a strong performance against the Flames in their previous matchup, recording four points in a 4-0 victory for Chicago. The Flames, on the other hand, are looking to improve their road record, as they have struggled away from home this season.