The Flames approached Saturday’s return home like a road game

On Saturday night, the Calgary Flames played their first home game in nearly two weeks as they hosted the Montreal Canadiens. The annual visit to the Saddledome from the bleu, blanc et rouge can often feel like a road game for the Flames, as red Flam

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Flames' Backlund week-to-week with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced.Backlund was hurt in Wednesday's loss to the Vancouver Canucks. He played only 2:58 in the contest.The soon-to-be 36-year-old has recorded 24 points

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Flames captain Mikael Backlund week-to-week with upper-body injury

The team announced on Friday that captain Mikael Backlund will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

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2 Flames college prospects have been named finalists for conference awards

Over the past few seasons, the Calgary Flames have selected several college-bound players in the NHL Draft. That habit has led them to have quite a few promising young players playing in the NCAA. On Thursday, a pair of Flames prospects were named fi

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MacKenzie Weegar is having another terrific season for the Calgary Flames

A tale as old as time: MacKenzie Weegar is playing phenomenal hockey for the Calgary Flames. He has been the backbone of the team’s depleted defence group all year long and is carrying the load as the team continues its push for an unexpected birth

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A look at the Calgary Flames’ current playoff odds

As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, the Calgary Flames are right in the thick of a tight playoff race. They currently occupy the second wildcard spot in the west with 71 points, but they don’t have a huge lead. The Vancouver Canucks, St. Loui

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What should the Flames do at centre if Mikael Backlund misses time?

For the better part of the last decade, Mikael Backlund has been one of the most important players for the Calgary Flames. He’s first over the boards in virtually every game situation, and he’s routinely matched up against the top players on oppo

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GAME DAY: Flames wait on Backlund news with Avs in town

Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3) at Calgary Flames (30-24-10) When: Friday, 7 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome TV: Sportsnet West Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Avalanche -177, Flames +147 The buzz  It’s not getting any easier for the Calgary Fl

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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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