'We know what kind of game we have to play': Flames sticking with what works and defying the odds

'Guys are playing for each other, confidence is high and the group’s really tight, it’s great to see guys sacrificing for each other,' said Flames captain Mikael Backlund

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Any truth behind rumours that Flames would even entertain Kadri trade?

NHL analyst Eric Francis joins FAN Hockey Show to discuss whether he thinks the Calgary Flames would even entertain the notion of trading Nazem Kadri, especially given how good he is in mentoring the younger players.

Published: 1 week ago

‘A tough way to end a game’: Zary comments on OT loss to Detroit and controversial penalty call

For the second straight game, the Calgary Flames have fallen in a close battle on the road with special teams taking the forefront of the conversation. Against the Ottawa Senators, the Flames were in the penalty box for 20 minutes of the game. The Se

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NHL odds, betting preview (Nov. 29): Flames vs. Blue Jackets predictions

The Calgary Flames’ road woes continued Wednesday night in Detroit, as the Red Wings took advantage of a questionable too many mean penalty in overtime. They are now 3-4-4 on the road this season compared to an elite mark of 9-3-0 on home ice. Stil

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Dustin Wolf named NHL’s top rookie in Daily Faceoff’s first quarter awards

When the Calgary Flames traded Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils back in June, two thoughts probably crossed the minds of Flames fans: “It’s time to see what Dustin Wolf can do!” And “Is he ready?” Well, through the first quarter of

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A look at the goalies drafted ahead of Calgary Flames’ Dustin Wolf

The Calgary Flames are in an intriguing position this season. Defying expectations, the team has emerged as a potential playoff contender instead of a lottery team. A significant factor in their success has been the outstanding performance of Dustin

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Flames Should Strongly Consider Healthy Scratching Kuzmenko

Few would have believed you prior to the 2024-25 season if you had told them that through 23 games, the Calgary Flames would own a 12-7-4 record. The few who…

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The Calgary Flames need to extend Dustin Wolf and Connor Zary to long-term contracts

There has been a lot more to talk about this season then maybe a lot of us thought there would be. It is just past American Thanksgiving and the Calgary Flames currently sit in a divisional playoff spot, somewhere we never imagined the Flames would b

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GAMEDAY: Flames visit Columbus for first time since Johnny Gaudreau’s death

Calgary Flames (12-7-4) at Columbus Blue Jackets (9-9-3) When: Friday, 1 p.m. MT, Nationwide Arena TV: Sportsnet One. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Flames -118, Blue Jackets -102 The buzz Friday’s matinee between the Blue Jackets and Flame

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4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames’ Dan Vladar

There are still some months to go before the 2025 Trade Deadline, but many players are already starting to be discussed as potential candidates to be moved. One of the…

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Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Blue Jackets – 11/29/24

The Calgary Flames take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (12-7-4) at BLUE JACKETS (9-9-3)…

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Flames Game Day 24: An emotional matinee in Columbus (1pm MT)

This article is brought to you by bet365. Normally, the Calgary Flames (12-7-4, 28 points) play the Columbus Blue Jackets (9-9-3, 21 points) twice during the season and the games aren’t of much consequence to either team – neither is a big rival

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Coleman: Gaudreau will be 'looking down' on Flames-Blue Jackets game

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is bracing for an emotional matinee game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, as the contest will mark the first meeting of Johnny Gaudreau's former teams since his death in August."It's just kind of surre

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