Justin Kirkland, who scored the shootout winner when the Flames and Penguins hooked up in late October in Calgary, exited in Friday’s first period due to a lower-body injury. There was no update post-game on Kirkland’s status. If he’s a no-go in Pittsburgh, towering winger Adam Klapka would draw in.

Pittsburgh Penguins (9-12-4, 22 points, 8th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7 p.m. ET How to Watch: CITY, SNW, SN-PIT, national streaming on NHL Network Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins face a tough stretch coming up with games against playoff contenders in the Florida Panthers,