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'He's Playing Awesome'
Pospisil making big impact for Flames during win streak October 27, 2026 To no one's surprise, it was a jubilant group in the Flames dressing room following their 5-2 victory over the visiting Maple Leafs Monday night. After a quick address by head coach Ryan Huska to the group, Adam Klapka, the previous winner after Saturday night’s 4-1 win over the Red Wings, was up to hand off the hard hat and safety vest to the player of the game.
'Just Keep Getting Better'
Flames winger spent part of summer training with Flames prospect Wyttenbach September 17, 2026 Matt Coronato spent the summer back home on Long Island working and training with a handful of players, including heralded Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach. And he had high praise for him. Wyttenbach, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, had a heckuva freshman season at Quinnipiac last year, leading the nation in scoring with 25 goals and 59 points in 40 games.
Flames Fall To Oilers
After a quick two days of on-ice sessions for the Flames prospects, they hosted the Oilers Monday night in the NextGen Showcase tilt at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Aydar Suniev – who played on a line with Tyson Gross and Matvei Gridin that were dangerous all night - scored the lone marker for the homeside in a 6-1 loss.
'Do What I Love'
Hard summer of training has Suniev set to make impression at camp September 14, 2026 Before hitting the ice at training camp looking to reel in a spot on the Flames roster this season, Aydar Suniev spent the summer back home hauling in another catch. The forward was in Moscow, able to spend time with his family and when he wasn’t on the ice working at his trade – which took up the bulk of his time – he was down on the Volga River with his brothers. His biggest catch of the summer?
'The NHL Is A Privilege'
Strome looking forward to suiting up for Flames March 06, 2026 Ryan Strome comes from a family steeped in the game of hockey. His brother Dylan plays for the Washington Capitals, his other brother Matthew suits up in the AHL for the Hersey Bears. Being a professional hockey player is a unique job, obviously one that’s highly-coveted. It does present some challenges, though, like explaining to your kids what you do for a living - not exactly your average career.
'I Think I'll Be Very Happy'
Olli Määttä is, in a word, excited to join the Flames. The defenceman was dealt from the Utah Mammoth Wednesday night – along with touted prospect Jonathan Castagna and three 2026 second-round picks – in exchange for Calgary blueliner MacKenzie Weegar. The 31-year-old Määttä has suited up for 22 games for Utah this season. “I’m excited,” said Määttä by phone from Philly, where the Mammoth were in town to play the Flyers Thursday night. “Definitely exciting.
'He's Been So Good'
Kuznetsov earning praise for his performance January 23, 2026 There’s a lot of ‘pinch me’ moments for a player in their first NHL season. Yan Kuznetsov has had two back-to-back this week. Wednesday night he played against Evgeni Malkin for the second time when the Pens came to town, and tonight he skates against Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals for the first time The pair are Russian legends, their impressive careers making them stars among young players growing up there. And their parents.
5 Things - Flames vs. Capitals
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals come to town (7 p.m. MT/Sportsnet) January 23, 2026 1. Taking 'Offence' With just a pair of goals in two straight losses at home, Head Coach Ryan Huska was asked what is the biggest key to generating more offence for his club. “For me, when I look at our team, I think our defenceman have done a good job over the last little while,” said Huska following Thursday’s practice at the Scotiabank Saddledome, ahead of tonight's tilt with the visiting Capitals (GET TICKETS).
“Excited Is An Understatement
Zach Whitecloud learned the game of hockey on Canada’s windswept and snowy prairies. He was acquired Sunday by the Flames in a multi-piece deal that saw Rasmus Andersson go back the other way to the Vegas Golden Knights. **CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS ON THE DEAL** The 29-year-old Whitecloud said he is amped to return north to play where hockey borders on religion. “Excited is an understatement,” said Whitecloud.
Good Afternoon! | Calgary Flames
Flames beat Isles 4-2 in matinee tilt at Scotiabank Saddledome January 17, 2026 It was a heckuva day for the Flames. No kidding! Dustin Wolf made 28 saves in a matinee tilt in a Next Gen game at the Scotiabank Saddledome, as Calgary beat the New York Islanders 4-2 in front of a C of Red crowd packed with youngsters and their families. He almost scored a goal, too. More on that below.
Flames Fall To Sharks
Calgary ends two-game road trip with 6-3 loss in San Jose December 17, 2025 SAN JOSE – The Flames rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to tie the game but eventually fell 6-3 to the Sharks Tuesday night to finish off a two-game road swing. They opened the trip with a 2-1 OT win over the Kings in L.A. Saturday.
'Best Memory Is The Hugs'
SAN JOSE – Trevor Lomberg didn’t pause long when asked what the best part of the Flames dads/mentors road trip has been so far. “I would say that best memory would probably be just giving him a hug,” he answered, with son Ryan Lomberg smiling as he stood beside his father. “Like, I got to actually be with him and spend time together. And he gives me a reason to hug him all the time, so I'm always hugging him. “It's been a great trip.
5 Things - Flames @ Sharks
Flames wrap up two-game road trip tonight in San Jose (8 p.m. MT/Sportsnet) December 16, 2025 1. Early Father's Day Gift It was the perfect start to the Flames dads and mentors trip. Morgan Frost's OT goal 1:06 into extra time against the Kings Saturday night gave them a 2-1 victory, and caused an eruption of jubilation and cheering among their tripmates in their suite at Crypto.com Arena, before a raucous visit to the dressing room to celebrate with the players.
Ice Cold Finish!
Frost scores OT winner over Kings December 14, 2025 LOS ANGELES - The Flames outshot the Kings. They outchanced them. And in a thrilling finish, they outscored them. LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar had a goal waved off after review for kicking it in 33 seconds in overtime Saturday night, then 33 seconds later, Morgan Frost scored off a great feed from Jonathan Huberdeau on an odd-man rush to open Calgary’s road trip with a 2-1 win. Frost started the play by stealing the puck in the Flames end.
'It's Precious' | Calgary Flames
LOS ANGELES – Blake Coleman’s first opportunity for a team dads trip as an NHLer didn’t go exactly as planned. To put it mildly. The trip was a bit different than the Flames current two-game road swing to L.A. and San Jose with their fathers. Then a member of the New Jersey Devils, Coleman and his dad Rusty showed up for a home game before everyone was going to board the plane after for a road game together.
5 Things - Flames @ Kings
Flames kick off this two-game road set with a tilt in the City of Angels (8 p.m. MT/CBC, Sportsnet) December 13, 2025 1. Oh. So. Close Down 4-0 in the third period Wednesday night, the homeside brought the C of Red to their feet three times in the final frame but fell short in a 4-3 loss. Joel Farabee scored a shorthanded penalty shot, while Matt Coronato scored just over a minute later to cut the lead in half. MacKenzie Weegar then pulled the Flames within one at 14:40.
Back In The Saddle
Flames kick off homestand with impressive 4-1 victory over Wild December 05, 2025 Three goals in the third period was the difference Thursday night. Matt Coronato, Connor Zary and Rasmus Andersson – with an empty-netter – tallied in the final frame for the Flames, who downed the visiting Wild 4-1 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night.
5 Things - Flames @ Hurricanes
Flames close out busy November in Carolina (3 p.m. MT/Sportsnet) November 30, 2025 1. Heads, Carolina First, they rallied. Then, they went to Raleigh. The Flames landed in North Carolina late Friday evening for this, the fourth chapter in this lengthy five-game swing. It's the final game in November, and Calgary's 15th this month, and the team has a chance to finish this 30-day stretch two games over the .500 mark with a victory over the Hurricanes today.
5 Things - Flames @ Panthers
Flames, Panthers battle on Black Friday (2 p.m. MT/Sportsnet) November 28, 2025 1. On The Prowl When Black Friday comes I'm gonna stake my claim Walter Becker and Donald Fagen knew their fair share about 'Black Friday' in the mid-70s, but fast-forward to 2025, and it's the Flames who hope their claims will be staked amid the Florida humidity at Amerant Bank Arena.
5 Things - Flames @ Lightning
Flames seek fourth straight win tonight in Tampa (5 p.m. MT/Sportsnet 360) November 26, 2025 1. Bay Watch Every year, the NHL schedule offers a quirk or two. This week's run of games is one of them. A five-game trip that started in Vancouver and continues tonight in Tampa, as the Flames returned Monday to the eastern time zone after leaving Buffalo late Wednesday night. But through it all, they've persevered, and land here in Hillsborough County on a three-game winning streak.
5 Things - Flames @ Canucks
Flames open five-game trip in Vancouver (7 p.m. MT/Sportsnet) November 23, 2025 1. About Last Night It really was a play in five acts, sandwiched by a strong start and finish for the Flames, who arrived in Vancouver early Sunday morning after a 3-2 shootout triumph over the Stars. READ SATURDAY'S GAME STORY HERE There were moments of brilliance: Matt Coronato's opening salvo, Nazem Kadri's shootout winner, save after save including a second-period web gem from Devin Cooley.
'Cool' Customer | Calgary Flames
Cooley clutch as Flames down Stars November 23, 2025 Devin Cooley, have a night! The Flames netminder got his first home victory in his first home start, days after recording his first win as a Flame against the Sabres in Buffalo on Wednesday night. He made 28 saves Saturday evening as the homeside skated to a 3-2 shootout victory over the visiting Stars. Matt Coronato and Joel Farabee scored for Calgary in regulation, while Nazem Kadri got the winner in the shootout (Morgan Frost also scored).
5 Things - Flames vs. Stars
Flames host Stars on Hockey Fights Cancer night (8:00 p.m./Sportsnet/CBC) November 22, 2025 1. Planes, No Trains, and Automobiles They're on home ice, but the Flames are almost treating tonight's contest with the Stars as a road game. Another twist, another turn in a travel-heavy 2025-26 schedule opens another chapter this evening as Dallas pays a visit to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Hockey Fights Cancer night.
Sabre-Rattling! | Calgary Flames
Flames score 6-2 win in Buffalo to close two-game trip November 20, 2025 BUFFALO – The Flames wanted to have a better start Wednesday night and they did just that. Then they showed some resilience and had an offensive explosion en route to a 6-2 victory over the Sabres at KeyBank Center. Just 24 hours after falling 5-2 to the Blackhawks in Chicago, Calgary built a 2-0 lead after the first period before the homeside tied it with a pair in the second.
Beecher To Debut Tonight
Centre will skate on a line with Morton and Klapka November 19, 2025 BUFFALO - New Flames acquisition John Beecher will make his debut with the team tonight when they finish off this back-to-back road trip against the Sabres. Head coach Ryan Huska said at the team’s morning media availability that Beecher – claimed off waivers from the Bruins Tuesday – will play on a line at centre with recent AHL call-up Sam Morton and Adam Klapka.
5 Things - Flames @ Sabres 19.11.25
Calgary finishes off this back-to-back set in Buffalo (6:30 p.m./Sportsnet One) November 19, 2025 1. Coming In It was a tough night in the Windy City. The Flames fell behind 2-0 to the Blackhawks but clawed back to tie the game in the third before Chicago tallied three straight for a 5-2 win. Rasmus Andersson and Matt Coronato scored for Calgary.
Decision Dropped
Flames fight hard, but fall 5-2 to the Hawks in the Windy City November 19, 2025 CHICAGO - The Flames rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game early in the third period, but the Blackhawks would score three straight as Calgary fell 5-2 Tuesday night at the United Center. Matt Coronato and Rasmus Andersson scored for Calgary, while Dustin Wolf made 18 saves between the pipes. It was Coronato’s third goal in last four games – and sixth of the season – and came on the powerplay.
'It's Awesome' | Calgary Flames
Morton fired up for tonight's game after recall from Wranglers November 18, 2025 CHICAGO - Yan Kuznetsov looked over towards Sam Morton across the dressing room in Chicago after the Flames morning skate, cracking a big smile when asked about the forward’s call-up to the big club. Of course, it was only six games ago Kuznetsov got the same phone call. “I think it's awesome,” said a grinning Kuznetsov.
5 Things - Flames @ Blackhawks
The Flames kick off quick back-to-back road set tonight in Chicago (6:30 p.m. MT/Sportsnet West) November 18, 2025 1. On The Road Again The Flames got three of four points in their recent two-game homestand, beating the Sharks 2-0 on Nov. 13 and falling 4-3 to the Jets in a shootout Saturday night.
'It's A Special Day'
Nazem Kadri will play his much anticipated 1,000th game tonight. It’s a momentous milestone for the Flames forward, his family, friends, organization and, of course, his teammates - including good pal and often linemate Jonathan Huberdeau. “It’s a special day and I’m excited to be part of it,” Huberdeau told Flames.com. "Whenever 1,000 game happens around the league, it’s always a special day, a special moment,” he continued. “I think it's not easy to get 1,000 games in this league.
Comeback Falls Short
Flames get two goals in third but lose 4-2 to Predators November 01, 2025 NASHVILLE — Jonathan Huberdeau and Joel Farabee scored in the third period as the Flames rallied, but ultimately lost 4-2 in Nashville Saturday afternoon.
5 Things - Flames @ Predators
The Flames begin November with a matinee in Nashville (1:30 MT/Sportsnet) November 01, 2025 1. Bulging The Twine The Flames have gone 0-1-1 to start this four-game road swing. Not the results they were hoping for so far in a 4-3 loss to the Leafs Tuesday and 4-3 shootout setback to the Senators Thursday. CLICK HERE FOR GAME STORY FROM OTTAWA But with two down, there's still two to go before they return home: back-to-back contests in Nashville with a matinee today and Philly tomorrow night.
'Really Special For Me'
Honzek reflects on scoring first NHL goal October 29, 2025 OTTAWA - It was a heckuva early birthday present for Sam Honzek. The young forward, who will turn 21 in a few weeks on Nov. 12, scored his first NHL goal Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The timely tally knotted the game at three with just under five minutes to play, leading to a raucous celebration by the former first-round pick (16th overall in 2023) and his teammates.
'Practice What You Preach'
Coleman leading by example in goalscoring department October 28, 2025 TORONTO - The Flames found the elusive goalscoring they had been chasing early on in this campaign on Sunday. They put up a season-high five goals in a victory over the visiting Rangers to get back in the win column. And none was prettier than Blake Coleman’s shorthanded tally in the third period – the fourth goal of the game – off a 2-on-1 rush with longtime linemate Mikael Backlund.
5 Things - Flames @ Maple Leafs 28.10.25
Calgary visits Toronto tonight for an all-Canadian tilt (4 p.m., Sportsnet Flames) October 28, 2025 1. The Dam Burst It was all about patience and persistance. The Flames had the chances but were struggling to bury. They said it was about to sticking to the game plan, getting to the net, and starting to find the twine. It paid off Sunday night. The Flames - stuck in a losing skid and struggling to score - broke out, tallying five goals in a 5-1 defeat of the visiting Rangers.
Flames Fall To Jets
Wolf makes 31 saves in 2-1 loss to visiting Winnipeg October 21, 2025 Despite an impressive showing from Rasmus Andersson, Dustin Wolf, and the other 18 skaters in red, Calgary lost an all-Canadian battle with the visiting Winnipeg Jets, falling 2-1 in a special teams-filled affair. Wolf was remarkable, making 31 stops and the Flames held the Jets' potent powerplay – which came into the night tied for third in the league at 33.3% - to just one goal on five attempts.
Flames Fall To Golden Knights
Visiting Vegas rallies for 4-2 victory October 15, 2025 The Flames jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first period but the visiting Vegas Golden Knights would score the next four en route to victory Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman scored for Calgary, which is now 1-3 on the season. Vegas goalie Adin Hill allowed both Calgary goals but did not return after the first intermission, Akira Schmid came on in relief and stopped all 19 shots he faced.
Parekh, Gridin Score Against Jets
Flames fall 4-2 in Winnipeg Saturday night September 28, 2025 Youngsters Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin scored Saturday night in Winnipeg, but the Flames fell 4-2 to the Jets. Devin Cooley manned the pipes for Calgary, making 25 stops in the Flames fifth preseason tilt. Former Flame Walker Duehr got the Jets on the board 5:12 in, hurling a puck towards the net off a rush that went off a body out front and past Cooley.
Pair of Dubs | Calgary Flames
Clean sweep. The Flames won their second game in three days against the Oilers to take both outings in a prospects series between the Alberta arch-rivals. Mael Lavigne, Nathan Brisson, Matvei Gridin, Colton Alain and Hunter Laing scored at the Scotiabank Saddledome Sunday in a 5-4 victory in the NextGen Showcase after Calgary had won 6-5 in Edmonton on Friday night. Arsenii Sergeev got the victory between the pipes after Owen Say manned the goal in the first contest.
'Grateful For The Opportunity'
Motivated Morton focused on success after inking new deal July 09, 2025 Sam Morton has set the bar pretty high for himself. He played his first full season with the Wranglers before suiting up in the final game of the campaign for the big club, scoring his first NHL goal in a tilt in Los Angeles on April 17. That was followed up by a proposal to now fiancee Ellie over the Canada Day long weekend, and then news Wednesday he had inked a new one-year deal with the Flames.
'Carry With Me Every Day'
Draft pick Wyttenbach inaugural receipient of The Gaudreau Award June 28, 2025 LOS ANGELES – The honour, said Ethan Wyttenbach, “changed his life.” Wyttenbach became one of the newest members of the Flames Saturday when they selected him in the fifth round (144th overall) of the NHL Draft.
'I Know It's A Really Good City'
Highly-skilled Stockselius excited to be a Flame June 28, 2025 LOS ANGELES - Theo Stockselius was one of 90 players at the recent NHL Combine in Buffalo. The Swedish centre was asked by media there if there any weird questions posed to him by NHL teams during his interviews that week. He told them one club asked him what animal he is. He answered chimpanzee. “They are pretty big and hear they’re smart, also,” he said at the time.
'It's A Dream Come True'
Speedy Cullen Potter turned heads as a 17-year-old college freshman June 28, 2025 LOS ANGELES - Cullen Potter was on the ice at an early age. And we mean early. So early, in fact, they had to get creative, the story going that his grandpa took a pair of little boots and rigged some blades on them so he could walk around the house and get used to them before then skating at the ripe old age of 1.
'Surreal' | Calgary Flames
Reschny will never forget the moment he heard his name called by the Flames June 28, 2025 LOS ANGELES - Cole Reschny is a Calgary Flame. Fitting. The city is fast becoming a family affair. His older brother Austin plays for the SAIT Trojans, and his sister Cassidy is attending MRU. So, it only makes sense that he’ll don the Flaming C after he was selected 18th overall Friday night in the first round of the NHL Draft.
'A Really Cool Moment'
Flames prospects Misa & Brzustewicz can't wait to watch brothers get drafted June 27, 2025 LOS ANGELES - Been there, done that. And got the jersey. Both Luke Misa and Hunter Brzustewicz know exactly what their brothers – Michael Misa and Henry Brzustewicz – are going through and experiencing at this year’s NHL Draft, which commences Friday with the first round at LA Live’s Peacock Theatre (5 p.m. MT), with Rounds 2-7 unfolding Saturday.
World Championship Recap - 16.05.25
Flames captain Mikael Backlund had an assist as Sweden skated to a 4-0 victory over Slovenia Friday to improve to 5-0 in Group A play. Canada is 4-0 in Group A and will play Germany Saturday at 12:20 p.m. MT. Backlund got the helper on former Flame Elias Lindholm's second-period goal, one of three he tallied in the tilt. Backlund finished with three shots and was +3 in 16:14 of work.
'Love Playing For The Flames'
Coronato excited after inking seven-year extension May 03, 2025 MacKenzie Weegar is a big fan of giving his teammates lots of nicknames, including Matt Coronato. Matty Superstar, Matty Manhattan, Matty Scoresheet, to name a few. You can now add Matty New Long-Term Contract, which has perhaps the nicest ring of them all. The Flames announced Saturday they had signed the explosive forward to a seven-year deal, with an AAV of $6.5M, locking up a key piece of the franchise’s young corps.
Sharky Takes Bite Out Of Sharks
Sharangovich scores a pair as Flames continue playoff chase with 5-2 win April 14, 2025 The drive to the playoffs remains alive. The Flames broke a 2-2 deadlock after 40 minutes with three in the third period to down the visiting Sharks 5-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome Sunday night and get two critical points as they continue to chase down a wild card slot.
5 Things - Flames vs. Sharks | Calgary Flames
San Jose comes to town for a 6 p.m. tilt on Sportsnet One April 13, 2025 1. Last Time Out It's not exactly uncharted territory the Flames are in. That said, it's only been succesfully navigated once before. According to the NHL media site, only one team has overcome a five-point deficit with four games to go to make the playoffs, the situation the Flames found themselves in before their 4-2 victory over the visiting Wild Friday night.
5 Things - Flames vs. Wild
It's the game everyone's been waiting for when Minny comes to town (8 p.m. MT/Sportsnet West) April 11, 2025 1. Last Time Out This one has been circled on the calendar for quite some time now. It was expected this game would play a pivotal part in the Flames' postseason push as they look to chase down the Wild. It's lived up to that advance billing, and more. Calgary trails Minny by five points for a wild-card spot with a game in hand.
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