Calgary Flames News & Opinion

Bringing NHL Feuds to Centre Stage

Jeremy Stanford | October 27, 2019

Oct. 19 marked the second of four meetings this season between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings. The first two matches were a mere 11 days apart. On those…

Little Scores OT Winner for Jets in Win over Flames in Heritage Classic

The Canadian Press | October 27, 2019

REGINA — Bryan Little scored the overtime winner for the Winnipeg Jets in a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames in Saturday’s Heritage Classic outdoor game. Little scored off a 2-on-1 with Kyle Connor at…

Flames Recover to Beat Panthers in Shootout – Tkachuk Nets 2

The Canadian Press | October 25, 2019

CALGARY — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice in regulation and added another in the shootout as the Calgary Flames recovered from blowing three leads to beat the Florida Panthers 6-5 on Thursday.
Sean Monahan also scored in the shootout for Calgary, who…

Carlson Scores Twice for Capitals Win over Flames

The Canadian Press | October 23, 2019

CALGARY — Defenceman John Carlson’s two goals paced the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Carlson scored and added an empty-netter for an NHL-leading 20 points…

Flames, Lucic & False Narratives

Jeremy Stanford | October 21, 2019

Let’s preface this by saying it is way too early to decide who won the James Neal-Milan Lucic trade between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers. And, as Eric…

Backlund Propels Flames to 2-1 Victory over Ducks

The Canadian Press | October 20, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mikael Backlund scored with 11:03 left, Cam Talbot made 29 saves and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.
Backlund got a pass from Matthew Tkachuk on a 2-on-1 rush after a neutral zone t…

Carter Helps Kings Beat Flames 4-1 to Snap 3-Game Skid

The Canadian Press | October 20, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Carter had a goal and assist, Jonathan Quick made 23 saves and the Los Angeles Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over…

Mark Giordano’s Hot Start Continues as He Leads Flames past Red Wings 5-1

The Canadian Press | October 17, 2019

CALGARY — Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
Giordano was instrumental on the opening goal, firing a shot from the blue line that was deflected in by Andrew Mangiap…

Michael Frolik Gets Goal in 800th NHL Game, Flames Down Flyers 3-1

The Canadian Press | October 15, 2019

CALGARY — Michael Frolik scored in his 800th NHL game to help the Calgary Flames down the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Tuesday.
Frolik’s goal was the 154th of his career now in its 13th season and fifth as a Flame. The 31-year-old Czec…

Hertl Has Goal and Assist as Sharks Top Flames 3-1

The Canadian Press | October 14, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Sunday night.
Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc also scored as San Jose won their second straight after an 0-3-0 start. Logan Couture had two a…

Golden Knights Snap 2-Game Skid by Dominating Flames

The Canadian Press | October 13, 2019

LAS VEGAS — Mark Stone had a goal and an assist, Marc-Andre Fleury made 33 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 Saturday night. Tomas Nosek,…

Gaudreau Scores Winner in Shootout, Flames Beat Stars 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 10, 2019

DALLAS — Johnny Gaudreau put a backhand past Dallas goalie Ben Bishop in a shootout and the Calgary Flames beat the Stars 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyler Seguin was the only one of three Stars who beat Calgary goalie David Rittich in the shootout. It was …