How should the Calgary Flames set up their defensive pairings in 2023-24?

Things didn’t unfold in an ideal manner for the Calgary Flames during the 2022-23 season. Several players missed time due to injuries. Several players had to deal with changing roles and new expectations. Oliver Kylington missed the whole season de

Published: 1 year ago

With an EBUG on the bench, Dan Vladar steals the show in Calgary Flames’ overtime win over Vegas

The evening plans for two goaltenders changed in a hurry early Monday night, as Jacob Markstrom coming down with an illness led to emergency backup goalie (EBUG) Dustin Nickel dressing as the Calgary Flames’ backup and usual Flames backup Dan Vlada

Published: 9 months ago

On a special night for Flames’ goalies, Vladar withstands beating to steal win

Dan Vladar and EBUG Dustin Nickel had two radically different paths to a shared spotlight, if only for a night. Thanks to the seasoned NHL backup who stole the win, it was a night of celebration all around for the Flames.

Published: 9 months ago

NHL Highlights: Flames 2, Golden Knights 1 (OT)

Dan Vladar made 25 saves on the night, MacKenzie Weegar scored the unassisted OT winner, and the Calgary Flames topped the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.

Published: 9 months ago

Dan Vladar completely steals the show as the Calgary Flames post another incredible comeback victory

The Calgary Flames simply will not quit. Facing the defending Stanley Cup champions and Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights the task was tall for the team. Add in the fact that starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom was a late scratch due to

Published: 9 months ago

Game Takes: Flames 2 Knights 1 (OT)

Well that was a hockey game. Who says you need high scoring contests to get people out of their seats? Tonight we got an old fashioned goalie battle with the surprise start Dan Vladar (more on that later) outlasting Calgarian Aidan Hill with a 2-1 ov

Published: 9 months ago

Weegar goes coast-to-coast, scores with 4.8 seconds left to give Flames thrilling OT win

Watch as MacKenzie Weegar takes the puck the entire length of the ice on the last rush of the game to give the Calgary Flames an unbelievable overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights with just 4.8 seconds left on the clock.

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames beat the house, triumph over Vegas with late overtime goal

Brought to you by odds site Betway! The Calgary Flames welcomed the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, to town on Monday evening. In their first game back after a hefty road trip, the Flames played a fairly buttoned-down brand

Published: 9 months ago

Flames’ Tanev forced to leave game vs. Golden Knights after taking puck to face

Calgary Flames defenceman Chris Tanev was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights after blocking a William Karlsson shot with his face.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames’ Jacob Markstrom won’t play vs. Golden Knights; team signs Dustin Nickel as EBUG

Nickel, 32, last played for Mount Royal College in 2011-12.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames on Sportsnet: Calgary vs. Vegas

The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights are sitting atop the Western Conference, but heading into Monday’s road clash with the Calgary Flames, the Golden Knights are on a 3-5-1 skid.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames will be forced to dress an EBUG for tonight's game versus Golden Knights

While it’s not what the Calgary Flames had drawn up, tonight’s game versus the Vegas Golden Knights will be a dream come true for Dusty Nickel. Prior to warmups, it was confirmed by numerous reporters that Jacob Markstrom would not be dressing f

Published: 9 months ago

EBUG Alert! Calgary Flames sign Dustin Nickel to an ATO, will serve as emergency backup to Dan Vladar

As if playing the defending Stanley Cup champions and Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights wasn’t enough of a story, the Calgary Flames will be without starting goaltender Jakob Markstrom tonight leading to one of the best storylines in

Published: 9 months ago