How many countries have a better goalie option than Canada?

While Team Canada has a stacked roster heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, goaltending could prove to be their Achilles’ heel. Canada has yet to announce their goaltenders for the tournament, though based on a report this morning, it s

Published: 2 months ago

Episode 368: Still In The Hunt After A Month

The Calgary Flames get back in the win column against the Devils in what might be their best game of the year so far.  Even after a few losses the Flames are still in the playoff hunt a month into the season. Aside from breaking down this week, the

Published: 3 months ago

Three takeaways as Pospisil’s penalty sinks Flames in loss to Oilers

With his abrasive, aggressive style, Martin Pospisil seems custom-made to be a difference-maker in the Battle of Alberta. Except in this case, the Calgary Flames’ sparkplug cost his team the game. Pospisil was seated in the penalty-box Sunday when

Published: 3 months ago

Huska frustrated with Pospisil's lack of discipline in Flames' loss to Oilers

Costly penalties played a huge part in the Calgary Flames falling to the Edmonton Oilers by a 4-2 final on Sunday night. The second Battle of Alberta looked like it was going to be a rough one in the early going for the Flames, as they gave up a goa

Published: 3 months ago

Pospisil’s sloppy penalty adds to Flames’ recent woes: ‘It’s not ok’

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska continues to hammer home the importance of discipline after a penalty by Martin Pospisil cost the Flames a win against the rival Oilers.

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Post-Game: Flames fall short in Battle of Alberta

This article is brought to you by bet365. The Calgary Flames hosted the Edmonton Oilers at the Saddledome for the lone Battle of Alberta in Calgary of the 2024-25 season. The Flames got down a pair of goals in the first period, but they battled back

Published: 3 months ago

Draisaitl paces Oilers to win over Flames with goal, two assists

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the host Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Published: 3 months ago

Field of Crosses, Mikael Backlund's big night and Día de los Muertos festivities: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from celebrating Mikael Backlund to Día de los Muertos

Published: 3 months ago

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Flames – 11/3/24

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (5-5-1) at…

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Game Day 12: The 265th Battle of Alberta (6pm MT)

This article is brought to you by bet365. For the second time in the 2024-25 season, and the second time on a Sunday evening, the Calgary Flames (6-4-1, 13 points) will face the Edmonton Oilers (5-5-1, 11 points)! It’s the one and only visit from t

Published: 3 months ago

The Flames have a decision to make with Justin Kirkland

There are a few things we think we know about Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland. The 28-year-old product of scenic Winnipeg, Manitoba is a left shot forward who can play centre or the wing, which provides a nice bit of versatility to wherever he

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Sunday Census: Who’s been most disappointing for the Flames thus far?

Friday night was a celebration of Mikael Backlund’s 1000th career NHL game. The team rallied around their captain on the night and beat former Flame Jacob Markstrom and the New Jersey Devils to break a three-game losing streak. After a hot 5–0–

Published: 3 months ago

The Calgary Flames need more consistency from Andrei Kuzmenko

When the Calgary Flames acquired Andrei Kuzmenko from the Elias Lindholm trade, he was widely considered a cap dump who no longer fit in the Vancouver Canucks’ system. Once Kuzmenko arrived in Calgary, the game came back, scoring at a 40-goal pace

Published: 3 months ago