… defenceman Travis Hamonic and centre John Tavares battle for the puck on March 5, 2017. (Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports) Calgary Flames right wing Kris Versteeg and New York Islanders defenceman Travis Hamonic and centre John Tavares battle for the …
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Monahan leads Flames past Islanders 5-2
Sean Monahan had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday afternoon to earn their seventh straight win. Michael Frolik, TJ Brodie, Micheal Ferland and Kris Versteeg also scored for the Flames , who have also won three in a row on home ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Backlund’s OT tally lifts Flames over Wings
Mikael Backlund scored at 3:56 of overtime to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday. On a two-on-one with Mark Giordano, Backlund elected to blast a slap shot past Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek instead.
Backlund’s OT tally lifts Flames over Wings
Mikael Backlund scored at 3:56 of overtime to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday. On a two-on-one with Mark Giordano, Backlund elected to blast a slap shot past Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek instead.
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Blake Griffin scored a season-high 43 points and Chris Paul had 15 points and 17 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Charlotte Hornets 124-121 in overtime Sunday night. The Hornets lost despite getting 34 points from Kemba Walker and 31 from Nicolas Batum, who shot 8 of 13 on 3-pointers.
Johnson leads Flames past Panthers 4-2 for 3rd straight
Chad Johnson made 36 saves during his first start in five games to lead the Calgary Flames past the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Friday night for their third consecutive victory. Sam Bennett, Mikael Backlund, Deryk Engelland and Troy Brouwer had the goals for the Flames, who scored three straight in less than five minutes midway through the first period.
Chris Tanev’s notches first goal of season in overtime as Vancouver Canucks edge Calgary Flames 2-1
Chris Tanev’s goal 34 seconds into overtime gave the Vancouver a Canucks a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Tanev converted a 2-on-1 with Daniel Sedin.
Chris Tanev’s notches first goal of season in overtime as Vancouver Canucks edge Calgary Flames 2-1
Chris Tanev’s goal 34 seconds into overtime gave the Vancouver a Canucks a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Tanev converted a 2-on-1 with Daniel Sedin.
Mike Smith has 36-save shutout as Arizona Coyotes blank Calgary Flames 5-0
Christian Dvorak had two goals and an assist and Mike Smith made 36 saves for his 32nd career shutout as the surging Arizona Coyotes won 5-0 over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Dvorak’s third multi-point game in the last five games gives the rookie five goals and seven points over that span.
Flames edge Penguins 3-2 in shootout; Crosby gets point 998
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby can’t get a shot past Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump – not to mention a couple of posts – against Calgary’s Chad Johnson.
Kreider, Fast lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Flames
Calgary veteran Kris Versteeg got ejected after losing his jersey during a fight, and waved to jeering fans at Madison Square Garden as he skated off Sunday in the Flames’ 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast scored 3:12 apart in the middle of the third period to help the Rangers win for the fifth time in seven games overall and improve to 5-0-1 in their last six against Calgary.
Sean Monahan’s two goals lead Calgary Flames past Minnesota Wild 5-1
Sean Monahan scored twice to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday. Deryk Engelland had a goal and an assist for the Flames , who have won back-to-back games after losing their previous four.
Calgary coach Gulutzan: ‘We were pathetic’ after Flames’ 5-1 loss to Canadiens
The Flames were the second-best team for much of the night as the Canadiens came away with a 5-1 victory to extend Calgary’s losing skid to four games. A frustrated Gulutzan did not hesitate to criticize his players after the game.
Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time
Jordan Eberle had two goals and two assists, Laurent Brossoit stopped 38 shots for his first NHL win and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 to sweep the four-game season series for the first time Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time Jordan Eberle had two goals and two assists, Laurent Brossoit stopped 38 shots for his first NHL win and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 to sweep the four-game season series for the first time Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jLZur2 Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Laurent Brossoit, right, stops Calgary Flames’ Sean Monahan during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott blocks a shot with his chest during the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Photo: Jeff McIntosh, AP
Mikael Frolik stays hot as Calgary Flames beat Florida Panthers 5-2
Flanked by another veteran in Michael Frolik and rambunctious rookie Matthew Tkachuk, Calgary centre Mikael Backlund continues to be one of the hottest players in the NHL. Backlund scored twice in a 13-second span in the second period to break a 2-2 tie and also added an assist as the Flames beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Tuesday night .
After conquering hockey, Hayley Wickenheiser is focused on mastering med school
Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser watches teammates during a women’s ice hockey team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 19, 2014. Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser watches teammates during a women’s ice hockey team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 19, 2014.
Curtis McElhinney is a king among journeyman goalies
… and his win – just the 46th of his career – made him a king, of sorts, among journeyman goaltenders. Via the Elias Sports Bureau , his wins for six different teams is the most among all active goaltenders, tied with fellow journeyman Chad Johnson. I …
Hellebuyck gets 3rd shutout of season, Jets beat Flames 2-0
Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night. Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler scored for the Jets, winners of three of their last four games.
Johnson makes 28 saves as Flames top Canucks 3-1
Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, right, of Sweden, looks away as Calgary Flames’ Alex Chiasson celebrates his goal during third-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Vancouver Canucks’ Markus Granlund, left, of Finland, dodges a check from Calgary Flames’ Dennis Wideman during third-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
Calgary Flames Will Be In An Uncomfortable Spot For Rest Of Season
… Honda Center. Monahan and Gaudreau each provided an assist on the goal. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Their top players were also not performing at all to start off the season. From the start of the season until November 15th, …
Giordano’s 2 goals send Flames to 4-1 victory over Canucks
… d his first of the season for the Canucks (14-18-3), who limped into the holidays 2-5-1 in their last eight games. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames: Preview, Lineups
The Vancouver Canucks like to alternate wins and losses. At least that’s what they’ve been doing for the past five contests.
Arizona Coyotes: Three Thoughts From Letdown Against Calgary
After a very strong first period, the Arizona Coyotes let off the gas and allowed the Calgary Flames to coast to victory. I don’t mean necessarily poor on the scoreboard.
Flames catch fire on power play in 4-2 win over Coyotes
Kris Versteeg put Calgary ahead with its third power-play goal of the game in the third period and the Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Monday night. Versteeg and Troy Brouwer had a goal and assist each for Calgary, which had lost its last two games but has at least one power-play goal in its past eight contests.