5 things that must happen for Calgary Flames to sneak into Stanley Cup playoffs

With four games to go, the Flames need a run of wins — and some help on the out-of-town scoreboard — to keep their playoff hopes afloat

Published: 2 weeks ago

MacKenzie Weegar explains end-of-warmup standoffs: 'I'll wait as long as they want'

If a grizzled vet on an opposing team wants to stay out for a few extra laps after warmups, MacKenzie Weegar will ignore it and skate off the ice. If it’s a rookie or, really, any young players with less NHL experience than Weegar? That’s when he

Published: 3 weeks ago

Looking at the trades that landed the Flames Aydar Suniev

Who doesn’t love a good trade tree? On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames signed Aydar Suniev, their 2023 third-round pick who has spent the past two seasons with the UMass Minutemen. With the 20-year-old signing with the Flames, let’s take a look at

Published: 3 weeks ago

Heading into homestretch, the Flames won a game they needed to against Ducks

The Calgary Flames entered Thursday with eight games left on the schedule for the 2024-25 regular season. All but one are against divisional opponents. Half of them are against teams currently sitting in playoff positions. So while there are no gimme

Published: 3 weeks ago

Looking at this week’s playoff odds for the Calgary Flames

We’re once again checking in on this week’s playoff odds for the Calgary Flames. With the postseason set to start in about 15 days, the Flames still find themselves in a substantial gap from a playoff spot. The team started the week on a losing n

Published: 3 weeks ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames defeat Ducks in confident fashion

The Anaheim Ducks came into Calgary and the Flames had all the answers, cruising to a 4-1 victory. CF% – 63.1%|| SCF% – 62.91%|| HDCF% – 48.19%|| xGF% – 39.96% It’s a Team Game – Calgary got on Anaheim quick. Nazem Kadri scored on the fir

Published: 3 weeks ago

Three takeaways as Flames cruise to two desperately-needed points against Ducks

The Calgary Flames did exactly what they were supposed to do. It’s all they can do, really. Just win as many games as possible and hope the Minnesota Wild slip-up. With the state of the playoff race being what it is at the moment, it means the Flam

Published: 3 weeks ago

Coleman’s measured approach helping Flames keep playoff drive alive

With the Flames clinging to their playoff lives, everything they do down the stretch is magnified. Which is why Blake Coleman’s measured approach and selfless play has been so helpful.

Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL Highlights: Flames 4, Ducks 1

Blake Coleman scored a pair of goals and Dustin Wolf turned away 26 shots as the Calgary Flames picked up crucial two points with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Blake Coleman scores twice in Flames’ victory over Ducks

Blake Coleman scored twice, Dustin Wolf made 26 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Game Takes: Flames 4 Ducks 1

In the end the Flames played a solid game and were well deserved in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. But not without a great opening 20 from Dustin Wolf as the Flames gave up way too much and could have found themselves in trouble without their goal

Published: 3 weeks ago

Instant Reaction: Flames tame Ducks in return to the ‘Dome

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 after a 1-1-1 road trip looking to get points to

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames on Sportsnet: Calgary vs. Anaheim

The Calgary Flames look to keep their flickering playoff hopes alive when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, or follow along with our live tracker.

Published: 3 weeks ago