The 2017-18 season went south for the Flames, so the Flames looked south for the solution. The answer, apparently, was in Carolina. After finishing sixth in the Pacific Division and out of the playoffs, Glen Gulutzan was out as head coach after two seasons, replaced by former Hurricanes coach Bill Peters. The search didn't stop […]
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Johnny Hockey extends points streak to 10 in Flames' win over Capitals
Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist to extend his career-best point streak to 10 games and the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Monday night. Gaudreau scored and assisted on Sean Monahan’s goal, one of two on the power play for Calgary, which has won four of its past five. Mikael […]
NHL Preview: Defence the rock on which Flames' success will be built
This is part three of our series of season previews for the seven Canadian-based NHL teams. See also: Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs TEAM: Calgary Flames 2016-17 record: 45-33-4 (94 points), 4th of 7 in Pacific Division, eliminated by Anaheim in 4 games in 1st round of playoffs Key off-season additions: G Mike Smith, G Eddie Lack, D Travis […]
Flames' Matthew Tkachuk suspended 2 games for elbow
Calgary Flames rookie Matthew Tkachuk has been suspended two games for elbowing Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty in the face. Tkachuk will miss the Flames’ upcoming games Tuesday at the Washington Capitals and Thursday at the Nashville Predators. The NHL’s department of player safety announced the suspension Monday night. The play occurred late in […]
1,000 points for Sid? Not on Flames' watch
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Chad Johnson keeps Sidney Crosby at bay in Flames' shootout win
Kris Versteeg scored the only goal in the shootout and the Calgary Flames recovered after a furious third-period rally by the Pittsburgh Penguins to get a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. Chad Johnson stopped 31 shots in regulation and then turned away Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel and Sidney Crosby in the shootout. The Penguins’ Kris Letang […]
