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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Early-season Flames fan overreactions in full swing, Huberdeau and Kadri taking heat

In yesterday’s article on the importance of finding a lineup fit for Yegor Sharangovich, I referenced the fact that we’re in the midst of overreaction season. Three games into the Flames’ 2023-24 campaign and the pendulum is swinging violently,

Published: 1 year ago

Flames fans are getting bad flashbacks over last night's shootout loss

Blowing a two-goal lead in what ended as a 3-2 loss wasn’t the biggest concern among Calgary Flames fans last night. The Flames appeared to be in line to win their second game of the season last night, but Matthew Phillips and the Washington Capit

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Jonathan Huberdeau and Matt Coronato power play connection could be lethal

A veteran playmaker and a rookie goal-scorer. A player that distributes and a player that makes the distribution worthwhile. What’s not to like? That makes for an exciting brand of hockey, and that’s what we get to see watching the Calgary Flames

Published: 1 year ago

Matthew Phillips makes the Flames pay for giving up on him

The Calgary Flames paid the price for giving up on Matthew Phillips last night. Phillips, who was taken in the sixth round of the 2016 draft by the Flames, had several incredible AHL seasons in the organization but was never given much of a shot at

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames are alarmingly playing like they did last year to start this new season

We’re three games deep on the NHL season and the Calgary Flames are 1–1–1, a perfect .500. It’s been three games with three unique performances, to say the least. It’s early, but for many reasons the 2023–24 Flames have many similarities

Published: 1 year ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames fall at the mighty hands of Matthew Phillips and the Washington Capitals

A scorching hot start end up cooling into a burnt-out ember as the Calgary Flames dropped a game in Washington. At one point they held a 14-2 shot advantage and had complete control over the other team – dictating everything that happened on the ic

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames should deeply regret not signing Matthew Phillips after his performance against them

The Calgary Flames had a night they won’t soon forget, and it’s not just because they lost a hard-fought game. It’s also because one of their own former prospects, Matthew Phillips, delivered a stunning performance that left the Flames question

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Visual Recap 3: Flames drop shootout game to Capitals as Matthew Phillips sparks Washington’s comeback

The Calgary Flames faced more road adversity in their game against the Washington Capitals. It was a game that had a bit of everything, but it unfortunately had a bit too much going against the Flames. The Flames came out strong, launching the first

Published: 1 year ago

After Burner: Flames lose to Washington 3-2 in a shootout on Monday night

The Calgary Flames were quite good early in Washington, D.C. on Monday evening. But a really good start didn’t translate to two points in the standings, as the Flames saw their lead evaporate en route to a 3-2 shootout setback at Capital One Arena

Published: 1 year ago

New dad Kuemper ‘rocks the baby’ after Capitals beat Flames

Running on adrenaline and no sleep, new dad Darcey Kuemper broke out a “rock the baby” celebration after backstopping his Washington Capitals to a shootout win over the Calgary Flames Monday.

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NHL Highlights: Capitals 3, Flames 2 (SO)

Matthew Phillips scored his first career goal against his former team, Darcy Kuemper made 38 stops as a new dad, and Evgeny Kuznetsov buried the lone shootout goal to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 comeback win over the Calgary Flames.

Published: 1 year ago

Capitals’ Kuznetsov slows to a crawl to score patented shootout goal against Flames

Watch as Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov slows to a crawl while moving in on his shootout attempt against Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom and shows off some lightning-fast stick handling before scoring blocker side.

Published: 1 year ago