Kaprizov out vs. Flames with lower-body injury

Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov won't play against the Calgary Flames on Saturday because of a lower-body injury, the team announced.Kaprizov went knee-on-knee with Edmonton Oilers forward Drake Caggiula on Thursday. The 27-year-old briefly left

Published: 5 months ago

A look at the Calgary Flames’ current playoff odds

As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, the Calgary Flames are right in the thick of a tight playoff race. They currently occupy the second wildcard spot in the west with 71 points, but they don’t have a huge lead. The Vancouver Canucks, St. Loui

Published: 1 month ago

What should the Flames do at centre if Mikael Backlund misses time?

For the better part of the last decade, Mikael Backlund has been one of the most important players for the Calgary Flames. He’s first over the boards in virtually every game situation, and he’s routinely matched up against the top players on oppo

Published: 1 month ago

GAME DAY: Flames wait on Backlund news with Avs in town

Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3) at Calgary Flames (30-24-10) When: Friday, 7 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome TV: Sportsnet West Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Avalanche -177, Flames +147 The buzz  It’s not getting any easier for the Calgary Fl

Published: 1 month ago

Hart Trophy Rankings: Draisaitl fending off challengers in stretch run

The MVP race has crystallized with a little more than a month left in the NHL's regular season. Nowhere is that more evident than in the top three, where the race remains unchanged.Our leader remains ahead of the pack on the strength of his all-aroun

Published: 1 month ago

Breaking: Connor Zary has been suspended two games for elbowing Elias Pettersson

Following last night’s loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Department of Player Safety has examined Connor Zary’s high hit on defenceman Elias Pettersson and given him a two-game suspension for elbowing. Here is the play in question: Should Connor

Published: 1 month ago

Five potential impacts of an injury to Flames captain Mikael Backlund

If Mikael Backlund isn’t available for the next stretch, how will that impact the Flames’ playoff quest, their lineup and a record chase?

Published: 1 month ago

Which Calgary Flames players are the best in shootouts?

Ryan Huska is taking some heat after the Calgary Flames’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks last night. Some were left puzzled and frustrated by the options Huska elected to go with in the four-round shootout. Jonathan Huberdeau was able t

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Flames forward Connor Zary suspended two games for elbow on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of a battle for a playoff berth, but they’ll be a bit shorthanded for the next couple of games. On Thursday afternoon, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced that Flames forward Conn

Published: 1 month ago

Flames' Zary suspended 2 games for elbowing Canucks' Elias Pettersson

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was suspended two games for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Thursday.Zary delivered a high, retaliatory elbow to Pettersson's head Wednesday af

Published: 1 month ago

NHL suspends Zary for dirty hit that injured Pettersson in Canucks-Flames game

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will miss some time after a dangerous hit on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson. During the first period of a high-stakes game between the two rivals last night, Pettersson laid a monstrous open ice hit

Published: 1 month ago

Flames’ Connor Zary suspended two games for elbowing

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary has been suspended two games by the NHL’s department of player safety for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson.

Published: 1 month ago

Flames need someone other than Huberdeau and Kadri to start scoring

The Flames just need to get more scoring from somewhere. Anywhere, really

Published: 1 month ago