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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Will Flames forward Connor Zary face any supplemental discipline for hit on Elias Pettersson?

On Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks, the Calgary Flames lost captain Mikael Backlund to an injury. They also lost the game, 4-3 in a shootout. Could they potentially be losing forward Connor Zary following a high hit on Canucks defencema

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Norris Trophy Rankings: Harley steps up for Stars

Welcome to the fifth edition of theScore's 2024-25 Norris Trophy Rankings. We publish new rankings once a month throughout the campaign.xGF% = five-on-five expected goals for percentage5. Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres Bill Wippert / National H

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What the Calgary Flames had to say after Mikael Backlund's injury

An ugly third period proved costly in what was the biggest game of the Calgary Flames’ season to date. The Flames, thanks in large part to a two-goal performance from Jonathan Huberdeau, appeared to be in control of this game, holding a 3-2 lead w

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Canucks' Pettersson: 'Hopefully we can build' on key win vs. Flames

Canucks forward Elias Pettersson believes Wednesday's 4-3 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames can serve as a turning point for Vancouver as the Western Conference playoff race intensifies."It's huge, huge for our group," he said. "The battle eve

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Canucks Defeat Flames 4-3 in a Shootout

The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames squared off in a crucial game with major playoff implications for both teams. With the standings in the Western Conference as tight as they…

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Canucks come back to edge Flames in shootout as wild-card race heats up

Vancouver centre Elias Pettersson tied the game late in the third period and Conor Garland notched the shootout winner as the Canucks prevailed 4-3 over the Calgary Flames in thrilling NHL action on Wednesday night.

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NHL Highlights: Canucks 4, Flames 3 (SO)

Elias Pettersson forced overtime with his 14th goal of the season, while Conor Garland scored the shootout winner for the Vancouver Canucks as they beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 and grab the crucial extra point in the tight playoff race.

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Instant Reaction: Canucks edge Flames 4-3 in a shootout

Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below! Wednesday night’s clash between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks was hy

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Canucks’ Pettersson buries rebound for late tying goal vs. Flames

Watch as Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pattersson pounces on a rebound to score a late tying goal against the Calgary Flames.

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Flames captain Mikael Backlund leaves Wednesday’s game vs. Vancouver with upper body injury

The Calgary Flames clashed with the Vancouver Canucks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday evening. However, they played much of the game without one of their most important players. Flames captain Mikael Backlund left the game midway through th

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Flames’ Backlund exits vs. Canucks with upper-body injury

Mikael Backlund suffered an upper-body injury in the opening frame and was ruled out for the remainder of the game at the start of the second period.

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Quinn Hughes returns from 4-game absence vs. Flames

The Vancouver Canucks will have captain Quinn Hughes back within their ranks for Wednesday's key clash against the Calgary Flames.Hughes missed the previous four games with an undisclosed injury. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said the star defensem

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