Backlund’s injury exposes Flames in playoff push

The Flames shut down the Avalanche’s biggest stars but Mikael Backlund’s injury exposed Calgary’s lack of depth down the middle.

Published: 1 month ago

With their backs against the wall, the Flames passed a crucial test against the Wild

After losing an overtime heartbreaker in Anaheim on Wednesday night, the Calgary Flames returned home to face the Minnesota Wild with their playoff chances in the balance. The Flames ended up playing the precise game they needed to play. They out-sho

Published: 2 weeks ago

Three takeaways as Flames stay in playoff hunt with vital win over Wild

So you’re saying there’s a chance? Two nights after it had seemed like the Calgary Flames’ playoff chances might have hit the end of the road, they took to the ice against the Minnesota Wild and refused to take the exit ramp. These Flames arenâ

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames keep playoff hopes alive with huge win over Wild

Mikael Backlund’s first-period goal gave Calgary the lead and the Flames never looked back, picking up two huge points with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames Keep Postseason Hopes Alive With 4-2 Win Over Wild

The Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames faced off for the final time of the regular season on Friday night, Apr. 11. The Wild had a chance to clinch a spot…

Published: 2 weeks ago

Wild captain Jared Spurgeon suffers injury vs. Flames

As if dropping a game against the Calgary Flames that had significant playoff implications wasn’t bad enough, the Minnesota Wild might have lost their captain as well. Defenceman Jared Spurgeon left the ice twice in Friday’s 4-2 loss in Calgary a

Published: 2 weeks ago

Instant Reaction: Flames step up in big win over Wild

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! The Calgary Flames returned home on Friday evening to host the Minnesota Wild, th

Published: 2 weeks ago

Oilers clinch playoff spot, but lose two key players

The Edmonton Oilers are heading to the post-season for a sixth year in a row. What players will be available for Game 1 remains a big question. Edmonton clinched a playoff spot Friday with a 4-2 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks. But earlier in t

Published: 2 weeks ago

WATCH: Yegor Sharangovich darts through Wild defence before scoring gorgeous tip-in goal

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich scored one of the nicest goals of the 2024-25 season midway through Friday’s game against the Minnesota Wild to give his team a 2-0 lead. Sharangovich, 26, led the charge through the neutral zone before kic

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames’ Sharangovich carves through Wild before tipping home wrister

Watch as Calgary Flames’ Yegor Sharangovich slices through the Wild defence on the rush before carrying his momentum up the ice to tip home a wrister from Martin Pospisil.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames on Sportsnet: Calgary vs. Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild visit the Calgary Flames and can clinch a playoff spot with a win in any fashion. Catch the action on Sportsnet West and Sportsnet+ starting at 8 p.m. MT / 10 p.m. ET.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames, NHL announce Canada’s first full-length animated game on Sportsnet

Fans will be able to experience Sunday’s game between the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks a bit differently.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Projected Lineups for Wild at Flames – 4/11/25

The Minnesota Wild take on the Calgary Flames today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (43-29-7) at FLAMES (37-27-14) 10 p.m.…

Published: 2 weeks ago