Matchsticks and Gasoline Aug 5, 2020
Three Reasons Why the Flames Won Game 3
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Calgary regained their series lead with a strong Game 3 Thanks to another standout performance from the powerplay, coupled with strong goaltending, the Calgary Flames took a 2-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets with a 6-2 victory on Tuesday. Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, Sean Monahan, Matthew Tkachuk, Milan Lucic, and Johnny Gaudreau all scored for the Flames in the victory. Calgary has now pushed Winnipeg to the brink of elimination. 1. 3M 2.0 Line has Another Terrific Performance They’re simply outstanding. There’s no other way to describe the...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Aug 3, 2020
Preview- Game 2, Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets: Emotions Will Be High This Afternoon
Photo by Jeff Vinnick/ Game 1 had it’s share on moments and the momentum is in Calgary’s favour as Game 2 approaches. Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets, 12:30 PM MT, Rogers Place, Edmonton AB TV: NHLN, NHLTV, SN - Radio: Sportsnet 960 Series: Calgary Flames (1) - Winnipeg Jets (0) The Flames came out and took it to Winnipeg in Game 1 with a little bit of everything in their arsenal. They got scoring from their top players in Johnny Gaudreau and Mikael Backlund. Andrew Mangiapane had a two point night with a goal and an assist. Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm each had helpers....
Matchsticks and Gasoline Aug 2, 2020
Three Reasons Why The Flames Won Game 1
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Why Calgary took a 1-0 series lead The Calgary Flames took a 1-0 lead in their Best-of-5 series with the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory. Leading the way with goals were Johnny Gaudreau, Tobias Rieder, Mikael Backlund, and Andrew Mangiapane while Cam Talbot made 17 saves. Here are three reasons why the Flames emerged victorious in Game 1. 1. Superb Special Teams Play Simply put, this was one of the best special teams performances we may have ever seen by the Flames. On the powerplay the Flames looked dangerous, scoring two goals on...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Aug 2, 2020
Flames take Game 1 against Jets with decisive 4-1 win
Photo by Jeff Vinnick/ A win! A glorious win! Calgary Flames 4 - Winnipeg Jets 1 [full stats] Scoring 1st: 8:51, Andrew Copp (Lowry, Kulikov) 2nd: 7:06, Johnny Gaudreau (Monahan, Lindholm) PP. 12:51, Tobias Rieder (Brodie) SH. 18:14, Michael Backlund (Mangiapane, Lucic) PP. 3rd: 18:19, Andrew Mangiapane (unassisted). Recap The Flames got off to a good enough start, killing off an early Rasmus Andersson penalty and working to establish a bit of momentum. That was pretty quickly halted by what we could only describe as drama. A weird collision between Matthew Tkachuk and Mark Scheifele...
Sportsnet.ca Aug 2, 2020
Johnny Gaudreau buries puck past Connor Hellebuyck from goal line
Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau buries the puck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the goal line to tie the game. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Calgary Sun Aug 1, 2020
Snapshots: Good flow Gaudreau ready for playoff challenge
Johnny Gaudreau arrived at Rogers Place in flip flops, a protective mask, and his unruly dark curls cascading around his face. Unruly being the operative word. “No barbershops in the bubble,” said the 26-year-old who was spotted earlier in the week on the NHL’s Zoom calls, wearing a bun in his hair (although he wasn’t […]
Calgary Sun Jul 28, 2020
Flames on first Hockey Night in Hub: ‘It’s a special day for us’
Heading into Tuesday’s exhibition, the Flames’ first and only tuneup for a best-of-five qualification series against the Winnipeg Jets, Johnny Gaudreau, Mark Giordano & Co. hadn’t played a game for four-and-a-half months, for a grand total of 142 days.
Last Word on Hockey Jul 27, 2020
Johnny Gaudreau to the Philadelphia Flyers: Possible Trade Offer
Since training camps have started for 24 teams, rumors are emerging left and right. One of the rumors was about Johnny Gaudreau apparently arriving at training camp out of shape. However, Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving came out and denied the rumors surrounding the star player. Although the rumors were false, there are reasons to believe that Johnny Hockey could be on his way out of Calgary. There are also reasons to believe the Philadelphia Flyers would be in the derby for Gaudreau. We'll take a look at why it would make sense for both teams to make a deal and what that deal...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Jul 20, 2020
Johnny Gaudreau: Reports Of His Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Photo by Joel Auerbach/ We hate to break it to you, but Johnny Gaudreau was back with his line mates during an inter-squad scrimmage. It seems almost impossible to me that a fan base can be so divided over what could be and should be a generational talent. There is no more polarizing figure on the Calgary Flames than Johnny Gaudreau. It seems if you are a Flames fan you either love him or you hate him and that’s just a ridiculous as it reads. Has Gaudreau been perfect as a Flames player? Of course not. During the Flames last two playoff runs, especially last year’s dumpster fire as...
Calgary Sun Jul 19, 2020
Snapshots: Top line back together on the ice for scrimmage
The band is, officially, back together. At Sunday’s makeshift morning skate and during the team’s first scrimmage of the National Hockey League’s ‘Return to Play’ training camp, the Calgary Flames’ first line of Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm was a trio again. It was the first time they’d skated as a threesome since […]
Sportsnet.ca Jul 16, 2020
Flames, Johnny Gaudreau shrugging off speculation during unorthodox camp
Johnny Gaudreau is skating in a small group away from his typical linemates for the time being, but his general manager, coach and the star himself are unmoved by the speculation of the situation. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Jul 16, 2020
NHL insiders on hub city preparations, Johnny Gaudreau’s status with Flames | Instant Analysis
David Amber is joined by NHL insiders Chris Johnston & Elliotte Friedman to discuss what final preparations are being made in Edmonton & Toronto. Plus, Johnny Gaudreau drama & how will the offseason look after tournament. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Calgary Sun Jul 16, 2020
Flames GM Treliving responds to rumours, says Gaudreau ‘has never looked better’
The speculation had Brad Treliving steamed. After a pair of analysts — one based in Toronto, another in Vancouver — wondered aloud if Johnny Gaudreau is skating with the Calgary Flames’ smaller training-camp group as some sort of punishment for his post-pause conditioning level, Treliving rushed to the defence of his star player. “Johnny Gaudreau has […]
Sportsnet.ca Jul 16, 2020
Brad Treliving puts speculation to rest, says he’s ‘ecstatic’ with Johnny Gaudreau
Brad Treliving addresses the media to put to rest any rumours surrounding the Calgary Flames’ camp, stating that Johnny Gaudreau looks great, and that he is ‘ecstatic’ with where the start player is mentally and physically. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Calgary Sun Jul 14, 2020
Pandemic provides perspective for Flames superstar Gaudreau, whose girlfriend works as nurse
Johnny Gaudreau is still growing accustomed to the new realities at the rink. Masks in the locker-room and for off-ice activities. Medical gloves in the weight-room. Frequent testing for COVID-19. The Calgary Flames’ first-liner is also gaining an even greater appreciation for what his girlfriend, Meredith, deals with as one of the front-liners. She is […]
