Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 21, 2019
Preview: Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators 3/21/19 (74/82): Flames Welcome Struggling Sens to Town
Calgary is winding down the regular season as Ottawa comes to town. Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators, 7 PM MT, Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary AB TV: SNW - Radio: Sportsnet 960 Calgary Flames 45-21-7 (97 pts) - Ottawa Senators 25-42-6 (56 pts) NHL Standings The Flames finish off a brief home stand tonight with the only regular season visit from the Ottawa Senators. Calgary could get some healthy bodies back in the lineup as it’s being reported that Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett will be game time decisions. The Flames are currently in first place in both the Western Conference and...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 19, 2019
Curtis Lazar Gets A Chance
The Flames centre will see the NHL's ice for the first time this season. When the Flames take ice tonight Curtis Lazar will see his first NHL action this season. The Flames centre was recalled from Stockton a few games ago, but has yet to see the ice. Tonight will be his chance as Sam Bennett, James Neal and Sean Monahan are all game time decisions according to the Flames. In 49 games with the Stockton Heat Lazar had 17 goals and 20 assists. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Derek Ryan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Andrew Mangiapane - Mark Jankowski - Austin...
Calgary Sun Mar 18, 2019
Monahan, Bennett close to returning to Flames’ lineup
Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett are both close. How close? Well, after both players missed Saturday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Calgary Flames could have them back in time for Tuesday evening’s tilt at the Scotiabank Saddledome against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Neither forward skated at the Flames’ practice on Monday morning, but they […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 16, 2019
Calgary Flames (1) @ Winnipeg Jets (2): Flames Battle Hard, Just Fall Short against Jets
Calgary couldn’t find a late tying goal Calgary Flames (1) at Winnipeg Jets (2) Recap Coming into the game it was pretty clear that the circumstances were pretty stacked against the Flames. Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett were both missing the game for precautionary reasons, the team was playing on the 2nd half of a back-to-back with travel and a time change, and they were facing one of the league’s better teams in Winnipeg. They were also using the rather unorthodox 11F-7D lineup with Michael Stone seeing his first action since November. With all that being said, the Flames put forth a...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 13, 2019
Flames March Madness: Day 2
Three more polls coming at you! We now enter the 2nd day of our 2019 Flames March Madness Bracket! Results from Day 1: Travis Hamonic (59%) defeats Mark Jankowski (41%) Rasmus Andersson (62%) defeats Sam Bennett (38%) James Neal (79%) defeats Dalton Prout (21%) Click here if you can’t see the polls Matchup #4: Andrew Mangiapane vs Garnet Hathaway Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Matchup #5: Oscar Fantenberg vs Oliver Kylington Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Matchup #6:...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 12, 2019
Nothing's Changing As The Devils Come To Town
The Flames lineup that took down the Vegas Golden Knights will take the ice tonight. If it ain't broke then don't try to fix it. That's the lineup motto tonight as the Calgary Flames take on the NJ Devils at the Saddledome. Michael Stone was recalled and was skating with the team at practice, but he won't be in the lineup tonight. Instead the Flames will put the same personnel on the ice that defeated the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday night by a score of 6-3. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Sam Bennett - Mark...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 10, 2019
As The Goalies Turn
David Rittich will get the start tonight against Vegas. The Flames goalie du jour continues tonight as it's David Rittich's turn to step between the pipes as the Vegas Golden Knights come to town. The Flames haven't had a defacto #1 keeper since Rittich hit his little slump almost 3 weeks ago and both keepers have had their chance to take the spot, but Bill Peters seems content to just rotate his keepers. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Sam Bennett - Mark Jankowski - Austin Czarnik Andrew Mangiapane - Derek Ryan -...
Calgary Sun Mar 9, 2019
Flames Notes: Bennett back after scary hit
Sporting a red mark on his eyeball but otherwise no worse for wear, Sam Bennett was out on the ice with his Calgary Flames teammates for practice on Saturday morning. There had been reasons to wonder if the Flames forward might be sidelined for an extended period over the past couple of days. Bennett left […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 7, 2019
Oscar Fantenberg And Mike Smith Get The Nod Tonight
Calgary will only change the bottom D pairing when it comes to tonight's lines. The Flames will make two changes to their lineup tonight as they head to Arizona to battle the Coyotes. Mike Smith will draw in against his former team as Calgary tries to sweep the season series from Arizona. The only other change will be Oscar Fantenberg taking Dalton Prout's place on the Flames bottom defensive pairing. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Matthew Tkachuk Andrew Mangiapane - Mikael Backlund - Elias Lindholm Sam Bennett - Mark Jankowski - Austin Czarnik Michael Frolik - Derek Ryan -...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 4, 2019
Oliver Kylington Returns To The Lineup Tonight
The Flames defensive pairings are back to normal. Oliver Kylington will make his return to the Flames lineup tonight as the Toronto Maple Leafs come to town. Kylington will paired with his usual partner in Rasmus Andersson and David Rittich will also be manning the crease tonight as Mike Smith will be given the night off. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Sam Bennett - Mark Jankowski - Austin Czarnik Andrew Mangiapane - Derek Ryan - Garnet Hathaway DEFENCE Mark Giordano - TJ Brodie Noah Hanifin - Travis Hamonic Oliver...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 2, 2019
Mike Smith Is In Net Tonight
Mike Smith returns to the crease tonight as the Flames look to extend their winning streak to 8 games. The Flames will leave their lines intact tonight as the Minnesota Wild come to town on Jarome Iginla Jersey Retirement Night. The only notable change is between the pipes as Mike Smith will get the start over David Rittich. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Sam Bennett - Mark Jankowski - Austin Czarnik Andrew Mangiapane - Derek Ryan - Garnet Hathaway DEFENCE Mark Giordano - TJ Brodie Noah Hanifin - Travis...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Feb 27, 2019
And The Oscar Goes To....
Calgary's trade deadline acquisition will make his Flames debut tonight. There are only two changes to the Flames lineup tonight and one is a fresh face. Oscar Fantenberg will make his Flames debut tonight in NJ against the Devils. Fantenberg played in 46 games for the LA Kings this season and had 3 pts and was a -2 before being traded to Calgary on Monday. David Rittich is the only other change to the Flames lineup as he gets the start in net. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Sam Bennett Michael Frolik - Mark Jankowski - Austin...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Feb 23, 2019
The Morning After Anaheim: Streaks And Milestones
A big win and a big night for some Flames players Friday night. Calgary Flames 2 - Anaheim Ducks 1 NHL Standings Tidbits -Milestone City: Three Flames players reached career milestones last night. Mikael Backlund played in his 600th career NHL game and Sam Bennett and Noah Hanifin each reached career game #300. -We’ve Got A First!: Andrew Mangiapane has been playing very well as of late and last night he scored his third goal of the season. Why is this significant? It’s Mangiapane’s first GWG in the NHL. -Smittty On A Tear: Mike Smith won his 4th straight game and got the Flames a...
