Calgary Flames' playoff chances have plummeted according to analytics

The two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament couldn’t have come at a better time for the Calgary Flames. The Flames have defied expectations in a big way this season but enter the break having struggled, losing three straight and six o

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Flames need someone other than Huberdeau and Kadri to start scoring

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

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How Flames’ Huska feels Coleman’s leadership impacts younger players

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska discusses Blake Coleman’s leadership and how it affects younger players on the team, who want to follow in his footsteps as one of the more accomplished players in the locker room.

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‘That’s fine with us’: Low-scoring Calgary Flames chasing playoff history

In their pursuit of a playoff spot, the Calgary Flames could also be chasing some hockey history. Eric Francis breaks down what it could all mean.

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Which top free agents could the Flames pursue on the open market this summer?

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of what could be some truly exciting years of hockey. While this season has been quite the anomaly—ranking near the bottom in nearly every offensive category—they still find themselves with a legitimate shot at

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