Matchsticks and Gasoline 22 hours ago
Calgary Flames 3 Nashville Predators 5: Predators Score Last in Back and Forth Game
Flames drop rematch with Predators Calgary Flames 3 Nashville Predators 5 Scoring Recap Despite playing only 14:51, Juuse Saros could arguably be the first star of the game. Predators starter Pekka Rinne left the game shortly after giving up the third goal of the game to Sam Bennett, after being run over by Kevin Fiala. On the ensuing faceoff, Saros robbed Elias Lindholm on the far side of the Predators’ net. That gave the visiting team a spark, and Zac Rinaldo scored the eventual game-winning goal over Mike Smith’s blocker minutes later, on a 2-on-1. Saros stopped 9 shots, none of...
Matchsticks and Gasoline 23 hours ago
Rate the Flames (3) vs Predators (5)
Calgary just couldn’t get ahead and then fell behind for good The Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators met for the second time in this young season, with the Preds coming out on top 5-3. Nashville opened the scoring in the first minute, but Calgary tied it late in the period with Elias Lindholm scoring. The game would continue much the same way with Nashville getting up by one, then Calgary tying, until Zac Rinaldo made it 4-3 in the third and Filip Forsberg iced it on an empty netter. Lindholm, Matthew Tkachuk, and Sam Bennett tallied for the Flames in the loss. It’s time to Rate...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 19, 2018
Who's On The Ice Tonight?
There's one small change to the Flames lineup tonight. Projected Lines The Flames will make one small tweak to their lineup tonight as Dillon Dube makes his way back onto the ice. Otherwise through the lineup things are status quo with Mike Smith's hot hand getting the start in goal. Here's the rest of the Flames projected lines for tonight's tilt with the Predators. Forwards Johnny Gaudreau- Sean Monahan- Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk-Mikael Backlund-Michael Frolik Sam Bennett- Mark Jankowski-James Neal Dillon Dube-Derek Ryan-Garnet Hathaway Defence Mark Giordano-T.J. Brodie Noah...
Calgary Sun Oct 16, 2018
Sean Monahan returns to practice
Relax, Sean Monahan is OK. After missing Monday’s practice to rest his foot after blocking a shot on Saturday night, the Flames top-line centre was back at practice on Tuesday. Monahan resumed his normal spot on the team’s first line with Johnny Gaudreau and Elias Lindholm. “I felt good,” Monahan said. “It was nice to […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 14, 2018
Rate the Flames (3) at Avalance (2)
The Flames got a big comeback win! The Calgary Flames concluded their three game Central Division swing with a come-from-behind 3-2 overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Calgary fell behind 2-0 early, before goals from Sam Bennett, and a late tying marker from Elias Lindholm evened up the game. Johnny Gaudreau was sprung for the overtime winner, and the Flames moved to 3-2-0 on the year. It’s time to Rate the Flames! Click here to rate them!
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 12, 2018
Fan Poll Friday: Lindholm, Neal. Who You Got?
Both have played well on the top line so far this season. Fan Poll Friday This isn’t a bad predicament to have: who should be on the top line? Should it be James Neal? Should it be Elias Lindholm? If you go by the stats and play so far this season you’d probably think Lindholm. He and that top line were really clicking and all 4 of his points have come with Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan on the ice. HOWEVER, it could be argued that Neal could provide some muscle on that top line and he scored against the Blues when skating with the Flames top duo. So, who belongs up top with Johnny...
Canes Country Oct 10, 2018
By The Numbers: The New Guys and Hot Starts
New guys on the Hurricanes roster are dramatically exceeding expectations through the first four games. Sitting at 3-0-1, the Carolina Hurricanes are at the top of the NHL standings in what has been the best regular season start in franchise history. With the departure of longtime leading goal scorer Jeff Skinner and top six forward Elias Lindholm, the narrative surrounding this team coming into the season was a lack of proven offensive producers in the lineup. Through the first four games, the club has dispelled this dramatically, sitting at second in the NHL in both total goals scored...
Calgary Sun Oct 10, 2018
Flames powered by stars, goalie in shutting out Preds
NASHVILLE — The Calgary Flames have bolstered their scoring depth, although the supporting-casters haven’t provided much offensive oomph just yet. If their top trio can keep producing at this torrid clip, the Flames can afford to be patient. Sean Monahan tallied twice, Elias Lindholm also tickled twine and Johnny Gaudreau collected a hat-trick of helpers […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 9, 2018
Rate the Flames: Flames 3, Predators 0
Calgary is up to 2-1-0 on the year Calgary opened their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators. Mike Smith starred with a 42 save shutout while Sean Monahan tallied twice. Elias Lindholm provided the other goal with Johnny Gaudreau picking up three assists. The powerplay continued to click, scoring twice. You know what time it is, time to Rate the Flames! Click here to rate them!
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 7, 2018
The Morning After Vancouver: That’s How It’s Supposed To Work
Calgary scored 7 goals, 3 on the PP to secure their first win of the season. Calgary Flames 7 Vancouver Canucks 4 Calgary got their first win of the young season last night by dispatching the Canucks 7-4. The Flames battled for much of the game after scoring first, but got a few timely saves and shut the door on Vancouver with 2 empty net goals to get win #1. Here’s the rest of the best of what wasn’t covered in the Recap or Rate The Flames. Tibits -A First!: Elias Lindholm scored his first two goals as a Flame and added added an assist as well. He looked very comfortable on the top...
Sportsnet.ca Oct 7, 2018
Flames unleash their own Elias in brushing off Canucks
Three nights after Elias Pettersson’s brilliant debut in Vancouver, fellow countryman Elias Lindholm returned the favour in his first home game as a Flame. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 7, 2018
Elias Lindholm scores twice as Flames rally to beat Canucks
Elias Lindholm scored his first two goals with the Calgary Flames in a 7-4 win Saturday over the visiting Vancouver Canucks. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 6, 2018
Elias Lindholm takes just 12 seconds to score on Canucks
Elias Lindholm beats Jacob Markstrom just 12 seconds into the game to open the scoring for Calgary. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 3, 2018
Who’s On The Ice Tonight?
Juuso Valimaki will make his NHL debut tonight! Projected Lines With a new season beginning there are new faces all throughout the lineup. One is Juuso Valimaki who will be making his NHL debut tonight. Here's the rest of the Flames lineup for tonight's tilt with the Canucks. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Dillon Dube - Derek Ryan - James Neal Sam Bennett - Mark Jankowski - Austin Czarnik DEFENCE Mark Giordano - TJ Brodie Noah Hanifin - Travis Hamonic Juuso Valimaki - Michael Stone GOALTENDER Mike Smith
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 2, 2018
Flames Announce Opening Night Roster
Dillon Dube and Juuso Valimaki headline players making the jump The Calgary Flames have announced their 23 man roster for the 2018-19 season. Here’s a position by position breakdown Forwards: Derek Ryan, Mikael Backlund, Johnny Gaudreau, James Neal, Matthew Tkachuk, Curtis Lazar, Garnet Hathaway, Sean Monahan, Austin Czarnik, Elias Lindholm, Dillon Dube, Michael Frolik, Mark Jankowski, Sam Bennett Defence: Mark Giordano, Dalton Prout, TJ Brodie, Juuso Valimaki, Travis Hamonic, Mike Stone, Noah Hanifin Goalie: David Rittich, Mike Smith Dillon Dube and Juuso Valimaki will be both making the...
