Sportsnet.ca 6 hours ago
Carlson scores twice for Capitals in win over Flames
Defenceman John Carlson’s two goals paced the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca 11 hours ago
Flames captain Giordano heaps praise on Capitals’ Carlson
Washington Capitals star defenceman John Carlson has three goals and a whopping 15 assists through 10 games for a league-leading 18-points. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 18, 2019
Rate the Flames (5) vs Red Wings (1): Wings Burned in Calgary
Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Calgary moves above .500 with the win Don’t look now but the Calgary Flames have their first little win streak of the 2019-20 season thanks to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. The Flames got goals from Andrew Mangiapane, Elias Lindholm, Sam Bennett, Derek Ryan, and Mark Giordano in the win while David Rittich put forth yet another strong outing, making 27 saves on 28 shots. However the victory did come at a cost with both Andrew Mangiapane and Elias Lindholm leaving early due to injury and not returning. No update yet on...
Sportsnet.ca Oct 17, 2019
Giordano, Lindholm lead Flames to big win over Red Wings
Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Oct 17, 2019
Flames' Mark Giordano continues case for Norris Trophy repeat in rout of Red Wings
Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
The Hockey Writers Oct 17, 2019
Mark Giordano’s Hot Start Continues as He Leads Flames past Red Wings 5-1
CALGARY — Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Giordano was instrumental on the opening goal, firing a shot from the blue line that was deflected in by Andrew Mangiap... The post Mark Giordano’s Hot Start Continues as He Leads Flames past Red Wings 5-1 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 17, 2019
Milan Lucic & Sam Bennett With The Old Switcheroo
Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Bennett moves up, Lucic moves down. The Flames made a minor change to their lines from Tuesday night's game. Sam Bennett has moved up to the third line to skate with Andrew Mangiapane and Derek Ryan. Looch will slide down to the fourth line for the Flames tilt with the Detroit Red Wings. Otherwise, it's the same personnel as Tuesday. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Sam Bennett - Derek Ryan - Andrew Mangiapane Milan Lucic - Mark Jankowski - Austin Czarnik DEFENCE Mark Giordano - TJ...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 10, 2019
Andrew Mangiapane & Rasmus Andersson Are Rewarded For Their Play
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Michael Frolik and T.J. Brodie may well be looking at their permanent replacements. As the Flames take to the ice in Dallas tonight they will have a slightly different look their lines. Both Andrew Mangiapane and Rasmus Andersson will be rewarded for their play by moving up in the lineup. Mangiapane will replace Michael Frolik on the 2nd line, whereas Andersson will be paired up top with Mark Giordano. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Andrew Mangiapane Milan Lucic - Derek Ryan - Sam Bennett Tobias...
Sportsnet.ca Oct 8, 2019
Why Flames need Tkachuk to keep getting under other team’s skin
Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano says they’re in trouble if Matthew Tkachuk isn’t “pissing off” the other players and the other team, that’s his game, and that’s what makes him so valuable. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 5, 2019
Tobias Rieder Makes His Regular Season Debut
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports No Austin Czarnik after he took two big hits in the Flames loss to the Avalanche. The Flames will make one minor change tonight as the Canucks come to town. Austin Czarnik is not in the lineup after taking a hit and leaving Thursday night's game and not returning. In his place Tobias Rieder will make his Flames regular season debut. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Milan Lucic - Derek Ryan - Sam Bennett Andrew Mangiapane - Mark Jankowski - Tobias Rieder DEFENCE Mark Giordano - TJ...
Calgary Sun Oct 4, 2019
GameDay: Canucks at Flames — 5 storylines
SATURDAY Vancouver Canucks (0-1-0) at Calgary Flames (0-1-0) 8 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome, CBC/Sportsnet 960 The Fan THE BIG MATCHUP Flames D Mark Giordano vs. Canucks C Elias Pettersson The last time these guys crossed paths, it was on the red carpet at the 2019 NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Giordano celebrated his birthday with […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 4, 2019
The Morning After Colorado: Gio Gets A First On His Birthday
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via In his 13 years in the league the Flames have only played on the Captain’s birthday twice. The Morning After Colorado Calgary Flames (3) - Colorado Avalanche (5) Standings - Recap Tidbits -Have Your Cake: October 3rd was Mark Giordano’s 36th birthday and he capped off the day with his first goal of the season. This was only the 2nd time the Flames have played on Gio’s birthday and it’s the first time he scored a goal on the day he was born. -Multi Point Milestone: Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist last night making it the 100th multi...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Oct 4, 2019
Rate the Flames (3) at Avalanche (5): The Curse Continues
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Calgary couldn’t shake their opening night woes Despite a solid third period, the Calgary Flames were unable to find the tying goal en route to falling 5-3 to the Colorado Avalanche to start the season on Thursday night. It’s the tenth straight season opening loss for the Flames, and extends their misery on opening night. Calgary has won just twice in the last 25 years on opening night. The Flames had goals from Sean Monahan, Johnny Gaudreau, and Mark Giordano. It’s time to Rate the Flames. CLICK HERE TO RATE THE FLAMES
Calgary Sun Oct 2, 2019
Flames teammates predict another monster year for Giordano
Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano is coming off a Norris Trophy-winning campaign. How the heck does a guy follow that up? “By winning another one, obviously,” deadpanned fellow Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson. “He has it in him. He looks exactly as good as he did last year, if not better. “I mean, I think he’s […]
