Sportsnet.ca Dec 8, 2018
Flames’ Kylington smashes a one-timer for first NHL goal
Oliver Kylington buries the Sean Monahan pass to get his first NHL goal in his seventh career game. The Flames rookie celebrates with a serious fist pump. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Dec 8, 2018
Projected Lines: Flames vs Predators (30/82)
The Flames will have to make significant adjustments today Alan Quine will make his Calgary Flames debut this evening as they host the Nashville Predators. Tonight will be the first of at least two games without Mark Giordano and Mikael Backlund in the lineup, and it will be a big test for this Flames team without two of their most important players. Forwards Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Derek Ryan - Sam Bennett Andrew Mangiapane - Mark Jankowski - James Neal Austin Czarnik - Alan Quine - Garnet Hathaway Defence Noah Hanifin - Travis Hamonic T.J. Brodie...
Calgary Sun Dec 5, 2018
GameDay: Five storylines for Wild at Flames
THURSDAY Minnesota Wild (15-10-2) vs. Calgary Flames (17-9-2) 7 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome, Sportsnet West/Sportsnet 960 The Fan THE BIG MATCHUP C Sean Monahan vs. Wild D Jared Spurgeon Sean Monahan has been on a tear lately with four goals and three assists in his last three games. He’s been dangerous and so has the […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Dec 5, 2018
Calgary Flames: 100 Goals into 2018-19
Goals, goals, and more goals After last night’s ridiculous 9-6 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Calgary Flames have reached the 100 goal mark in 2018-19. It took them just 28 games to do, after taking them 37 in 2017-18. The Flames were the second fastest team to hit 100 goals this year, behind the Tampa Bay Lightning who are already at 112. The Avalanche, Maple Leafs, and Senators all also hit and surpassed the 100 goal mark tonight. With that in mind, let’s look at how the Flames got to 100 goals this year! Players #1. Sean Monahan - 17: What a fantastic start who looks...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Dec 5, 2018
The Morning After Columbus: Calgary Just Scored Again. Joking....We Think
Calgary Flames 9 - Columbus Blue Jackets 6 Ok, we think the scoring is over. THINK. Calgary hung 9 goals on the Blue Jackets in a wild and unpredictable game in Columbus. There was no goaltending. There was no defence. Offence? Oh, there was plenty of offence for sure. Sean Monahan (4), Johnny Gaudreau (4), Mark Giordano (3), Matthew Tkachuk (3) and Elias Lindholm (2) combined for 16 points. 16. You read that correctly. Here’s the rest of the best of what wasn’t covered in our recap or Rate The Flames. Tidbits -7: Seven is the number of goals the Flames and Blue Jackets combined to...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Dec 4, 2018
Calgary Flames (9) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (6): Be A Goalie They Said, It’ll Be Fun They Said
Calgary hung 9....NINE goals on the Blue Jackets after being down 4-1. Calgary Flames 9 - Columbus Blue Jackets 6 Complete Stats Recap I.....uh....well....um...so...yeah. Where to even begin? Calgary came to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets on the last day of their 2 game road trip and this one quickly went sideways for the good guys. Calgary did open the scoring as Johnny Gaudreau would take a feed from Sean Monahan and absolutely snipe the top right corner, beating Sergei Bobrovsky, giving the Flames a 1-0 lead. Then it would all go down hill. Columbus would make life difficult...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Dec 2, 2018
Calgary Flames (3) @ Chicago Blackhawks (2): A Different Kind Of Third Period Magic In Chicago
Goals weren’t on the menu in the 3rd, but Mike Smith was. Calgary Flames 3 Chicago Blackhawks 2 Complete Stats Recap The Flames came into Chicago looking to win their second straight game and their second in a row over Chicago and both of those goals were accomplished. The Flames opened up their mini 2 game road trip with a hard fought 3-2 victory over the slumping Blackhawks, but it wasn’t easy. Calgary opened up the scoring in the first period when Sean Monahan would collect a rebound and tuck the puck past Corey Crawford to give the Flames a 1-0 lead. The Flames top line was...
The Hockey Writers Dec 2, 2018
Flames Beat Blackhawks Led by Monahan & Lindholm
CHICAGO — Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames edged the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night and moved into first place in the Pacific Division. Derek Ryan also scored and Johnny Gaudreau had two assist... The post Flames Beat Blackhawks Led by Monahan & Lindholm appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
CBC News Dec 2, 2018
Monahan, Lindholm help 1st-place Flames edge Blackhawks
Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames edged the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night.
Sportsnet.ca Dec 2, 2018
Flames move to first in Pacific with win over Blackhawks
Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames edged the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night and moved into first place in the Pacific Division. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Dec 2, 2018
Rate the Flames (3) at Blackhawks (2): Smith Solid
The Flames got great goaltending in a hard-fought win CLICK HERE TO RATE THE FLAMES The Calgary Flames began their annual Dad road trip with a strong 3-2 victory of the slumping Chicago Blackhawks. Sean Monahan opened the scoring in the first period with his 15th of the young campaign after the Flames dominated early. A breakaway goal by Jonathan Toews would tie the game late in the first, so the game was tied despite Calgary’s 18-6 lead in shots. In the second period, Chris Kunitz would catch Travis Hamonic in the head with a nasty elbow, which cause the Flames defender to leave the...
Sportsnet.ca Dec 2, 2018
Flames’ Sean Monahan gets skate, stick on puck to jam in goal
Watch as Sean Monahan does a great job of staying with the puck and banging home his 15th goal of the season. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Dec 1, 2018
Backlund’s 3 Points Help Flames Burn Kings
CALGARY — Mikael Backlund had two goals and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan also scored for the Flames (15-9-2), who sit atop the Pacific Division standings with 3... The post Backlund’s 3 Points Help Flames Burn Kings appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 25, 2018
Rate the Flames (6) at Coyotes (1): Peters Tougher than the Puck
Calgary overcame an injury to the Head Coach to get the W CLICK HERE TO RATE THE FLAMES The Calgary Flames came into Arizona, looking to offset the sting of Friday’s loss in Vegas with a victory. They did just that as they throttled the Coyotes by the final score of 6-1. The Flames got three shorthanded goals in the game, and were led by their foot soldiers rather than their big guns in the victory. Sean Monahan opened the scoring with a nice feed from Johnny Gaudreau. Noah Hanifin then scored his first goal as a Flame to make it 2-0 after the first period. A scary incident happened in...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 23, 2018
Recap: Flames lose to Vegas in the desert
Flames score zilch as Fleury gets shutout in Vegas. Vegas Golden Knights 2 Calgary Flames 0 Scoring: Calgary Flames 1st Period: None 2nd Period: None 3rd Period: None Vegas Golden Knights 1st Period: None 2nd Period: Tuch (6) (Eakin, Pacioretty) 16:09 3rd Period: Miller (1) PP (Smith) 2:34 Thoughts: The Flames got off to a good start in the first period after Sean Monahan almost ending the scoreless game with a great opportunity from Tkachuk in the slot. Fleury made a terrific save on his way to a shutout. As for the defense, there wasn’t much there. Hanifin looked completely...
