Tag: Calgary Flames

Alberta Signs $1.2 Billion Deal for New Calgary Arena, Event Centre

EDMONTON—The Alberta government and City of Calgary, along with the Calgary Stampede, have signed a $1.2 billion deal to build a new arena and event centre to replace the ageing, almost 40-year-old Saddledome. In a provincial announcement on April 25, Alberta said it was committed to investing in infrastructure to create jobs, and had signed…


Markstrom Reigns Over Kings as Flames Win 2–1

CALGARY, Alberta—Jacob Markstrom was spectacular on Tuesday making 32 saves to backstop the Calgary Flames to a critical 2–1 victory over the red-hot Los Angeles Kings. Andrew Mangiapane and Walker Duehr scored for Calgary, which won its second consecutive game and improves to 7–3–2 in their last dozen outings. The Flames opened the night four…


Comtois, Grant Rally Ducks to 3–1 Win Over Flames

CALGARY, Alberta—Max Comtois and Derek Grant each had a goal and an assist as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Friday night. Brett Leason also scored and John Gibson stopped 34 shots to help the Ducks win for the fifth time in eight games (5–1–2). “We know this time of…


NHL Roundup: Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak to 16 in Oilers’ Win

Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in the third period to run his point-scoring streak to 16 games and lead the visiting Edmonton Oilers to an entertaining 2–1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Tyson Barrie also scored for the Oilers, who received a sparkling 46-save performance from goaltender Stuart Skinner. Twenty-four of those…


Oilers Rally Past Flames 5-3 in Game 2 to Even Series

CALGARY, Alberta—The Edmonton Oilers got off to another slow start. This time, they bounced back quickly. Zach Hyman scored the go-ahead short-handed goal midway through the third period and the Oilers rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 5–3 on Friday night, evening the second-round series at one game apiece. Edmonton captain Connor McDavid had a…


Gaudreau’s OT Goal Gives Flames 3–2 Win Over Stars in Game 7

CALGARY, Alberta—Johnny Gaudreau saw the puck bouncing his way, so he raced over, slapped it toward the net—and sent the Calgary Flames to a Game 7 victory. Gaudreau scored 15:09 into overtime to lift Calgary past the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Sunday night, giving the Flames just their second playoff series win in the last…


NHL Roundup: Johnny Gaudreau’s Hat Trick Leads Flames Past Lightning

Johnny Gaudreau produced his first hat trick in three years and Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves as the Calgary Flames added another impressive victory to their collection, defeating the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 4–1 on Thursday. Mikael Backlund added a goal and Rasmus Andersson had two assists as the Flames improved to 15–2–1 since Jan….


NHL Roundup: Ben Chiarot, Canadiens Douse Flames in OT

Ben Chiarot scored his second goal of the game at 1:03 of overtime and the visiting Montreal Canadiens knocked off the Calgary Flames 5–4 on Thursday. Mike Hoffman tallied a goal and three assists, Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists, and Andrew Hammond made 30 saves for Montreal, which has won six of…


NHL Roundup: Flames Tie Team Record With 10th Straight Win

Elias Lindholm scored the tie-breaking goal with 47 seconds left and the Calgary Flames tied their franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, a 3–1 win against the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Monday afternoon. Lindholm has scored a goal in eight straight games, which also ties a franchise record. Sean Monahan and Tyler Toffoli also…


NHL Roundup: Flames’ Jacob Markstrom Posts NHL-Best 8th Shutout

Jacob Markstrom stopped 28 shots for his league-leading eighth shutout of the season as the Calgary Flames cruised to a 6–0 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night. Andrew Mangiapane scored two goals and Mikael Backlund had a goal and three assists for the Flames, who have won four games in a…