Sportsnet.ca Feb 17, 2020
Mikael Backlund forces turnover, Andrew Mangiapane finishes on the backhand
Andrew Mangiapane makes a nice finish on the backhand after Mikael Backlund forces a turnover to begin the rally for the Calgary Flames over the Anaheim Ducks. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Last Word on Hockey Feb 17, 2020
Calgary Flames Put Derek Ryan on Injured Reserve
The Calgary Flames announced that forward Derek Ryan has been put on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 13. Calgary has called up Glenn Gawdin from the Stockton Heat of the AHL to fill the roster spot. https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1229481084821200897 Derek Ryan Put on IR Flames beat reporter Kristen Anderson said that there's been a bug going around the team locker room. Ryan has been sick with this particular bug as he missed Saturday's game and Sunday's practice. Anderson also added that Mikael Backlund is feeling effects of illness as well. So far this season, Ryan has scored 10...
Sportsnet.ca Feb 14, 2020
Talbot makes 44 saves for shutout as Flames rout Ducks
Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames’ 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Los Angeles Times Feb 14, 2020
Ducks get routed by Flames 6-0
Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames' 6-0 victory over the Ducks on Thursday night.
CBC News Feb 14, 2020
Flames erupt for offensive explosion in shutout win against Ducks
Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames' 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
Calgary Sun Feb 14, 2020
Backlund, Flames destroy Ducks to cap road trip
ANAHEIM — This West Coast swing seemed to bring out the best in Mikael Backlund. Now heading home and now heading into the home-stretch, the Calgary Flames need their second-line centre to keep this up. It’s been a so-so season for No. 11, but Backlund was the best of his bunch on their four-game getaway, potting […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Feb 14, 2020
Flames Score Early & Often, Sink Ducks 6-0
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski combined for 4 goals in Calgary’s 6-0 victory. Calgary Flames 6 - Anaheim Ducks 0 Complete Stats Scoring Calgary Flames 1st: 8:15- Lindholm (25) (Stone/Brodie), 12:10- Backlund (9) (Mangiapane/Tkachuk), 13:39- Kylington (2) (Andersson), 19:05- Jankowski (4) (Brodie/Mangipane) 2nd: SHG 16:46- Backlund (10) (Unassisted) 3rd: 13:05- Jankowski (5) (Unassisted) Anaheim Ducks 1st: None 2nd: None 3rd: None Recap Calgary rolled into Anaheim after losing a game they had no business losing Wednesday night to the...
Sportsnet.ca Feb 14, 2020
Backlund gets by Ducks then scores shorthanded with backhand
Watch as Mikael Backlund goes to the backhand to scores a shorthanded goal. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Feb 12, 2020
Flames catch Kings goalie way out of his net to score easy goal
Watch as Matthew Tkachuk throws a centering pass to Mikael Backlund, who puts it away in an open net after Kings goalie Calvin Petersen got stuck in behind the goal line trying to make a play. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Calgary Sun Feb 11, 2020
Flames’ second power-play unit picking up steam
LOS ANGELES — Mikael Backlund figured this was worth a try. So on the first stop on this four-game road trip, the Calgary Flames centre pulled aside one of his pals on the second power-play unit. “You know, it’s funny, Backs said (Saturday) if the puck went over to him that way, for me to […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Feb 11, 2020
Calgary Flames Win 6-2 While Visiting The San Jose Sharks’ Tank
John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Not The Usual Suspects in the Flames Second Straight Win on the West Coast Road Trip. Calgary Flames 6 - San Jose Sharks 2 Complete Stats Recap Deja vu — Milan Lucic opens up the scoring, tipping a shot pass from Mikael Backlund into the goal with seconds left in the Flames power play. Soon after, the 4th line comes out — Rinaldo to Jankowski off the boards to Rieder — two goal lead for the Calgary Flames early in the game. Zac Rinaldo finds himself along side Gaudreau and Monahan — in the right place at the right time, scoring his 3rd goal of the...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Feb 7, 2020
The Morning After Nashville: A Couple Of Flames Snapped Significant Streaks Last Night
Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Sam Bennett and Rasmus Andersson finally scored last night. The Morning After Calgary Flames 2 - Nashville Predators 3 Recap - NHL Standings Tidbits -Slump’s Snapped: Both Sam Bennett and Rasmus Andersson scored for the Flames, ending slumps for both players. Bennett hadn’t scored in 13 straight, while Andersson had gone 14 straight without scoring. -400 Club: Roman Josi had two assists tonight, the first getting him to a career milestone. His first assist got him to point #400 on his career. -The Struggle is Real: Mikael Backlund wasn’t able to...
Calgary Sun Feb 4, 2020
Flames’ experiment with Mikael Backlund at wing appears to be over
There’s something to be said about deploying a versatile National Hockey League lineup and having multiple options. And it’s clear that since Calgary Flames head coach Geoff Ward took over in December, he has not been afraid to try something new in order to foster depth and flexibility — which is exactly what the club […]
Fear The Fin Feb 4, 2020
Sharks at Flames: Lines, gamethread, and where to watch
Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Lines SHARKS Potential lines for the #SJSharks, Letunov and True make their debuts! pic.twitter.com/Ydhzo8i3lm— Fear the Fin (@fearthefin) February 4, 2020 Expected Scratches: Antti Suomela, Tim Heed Injured Reserve: Logan Couture (fractured ankle), Tomas Hertl (knee), Dalton Prout (upper body), Joel Kellman (lower body) FLAMES (via NHL.com) Andrew Mangiapane — Elias Lindholm — Matthew TkachukJohnny Gaudreau — Sean Monahan — Buddy RobinsonMark Jankowski — Mikael Backlund — Sam BennettMilan Lucic — Derek Ryan — Dillon Dube Mark...
