The Calgary Flames kick off a three game road trip tonight coming off of a very successful homestand, winning four of five games including three in a row to close it out. Tonight they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets and of course the main storyline of the game is that this is the first meeting between the Flames and longtime franchise face Johnny Gaudreau.
Gaudreau made the decision to leave Calgary in free agency during the summer, and there were mixed reactions in amongst the Flames fanbase. Tonight will be a good opportunity for Flames fans to get their emotions figured before Gaudreau returns to Calgary on January 23.