Matchsticks and Gasoline 5 hours ago
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...
Calgary Sun 14 hours ago
Reinforcements on their way for Flames
When the Calgary Flames took the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening, it was the start of a gruelling 15-day stretch. The NHL schedule-makers ensured the Flames would have very little time off over the final couple weeks of the season, and they’ll be playing at least every second night between Tuesday […]
Calgary Sun 14 hours ago
Flames forward Derek Ryan thrilled by Philp signing
It’s easy to draw the parallels between Derek Ryan and Luke Philp. Philp just finished up his career with the University of Alberta Golden Bears last week, after all, and then signed a contract with the Calgary Flames on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan is a graduate of the Golden Bears program, too, and he’s been making […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline 23 hours ago
Flames March Madness: Day 4
Who will be going to the quarterfinals? The fourth day of Flames March Madness has arrived! Things are slowly starting to wittle down. Results from Day 3: T.J. Brodie (71%) defeats Mike Smith (29%) Travis Hamonic (65%) defeats Noah Hanifin (35%) Johnny Gaudreau (96%) defeats Michael Frolik (4%) Click here if you can’t see the polls Matchup #10: Mark Giordano vs Rasmus Andersson Matchup #11: James Neal vs Elias Lindholm Matchup #12: Mikael Backlund vs Andrew Mangiapane
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 20, 2019
The Morning After Columbus: David Rittich Is In Some Special Company
The Flames goalie has provided the Flames with some stability they haven’t seen in a while. Calgary Flames 4 - Columbus Blue Jackets 2 NHL Standings - Recap Tidbits -The Streak Is Over: Coming into last night’s game the Flames had dropped eight straight contests at the Saddledome to the Columbus Blue Jackets. That streak is no more thanks to the Flames 4-2 victory. -Multi Pointer: Austin Czarnik had two assists on the night to up his point total on the season to 14. It was also his first multi point game since joining the Flames. -26 Is 2nd Best: David Rittich won his 26th game last...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 20, 2019
Calgary Flames (4) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (2): David Rittich & Flames Hang On For Win
Calgary stopped a losing streak at home against Columbus. Calgary Flames 4 - Columbus Blue Jackets 2 Complete Stats Recap The Flames came into this contest with an eight game losing streak to Columbus at home, but that skid is no more thanks to some big time stops by David Rittich and some timely offence by the Flames. Calgary would find themselves down 1-0 early after a slow start thanks to a Zach Werenski goal, but the Flames would strike back quickly off the stick Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau would settle in the slot and fire home a wrist shot to get the Flames even at 1-1. Andrew...
Sportsnet.ca Mar 20, 2019
John Tortorella gets heated at reporters after loss to Flames
John Tortorella didn’t hold back when he talked with reporters after the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Calgary Flames 4-2. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Mar 20, 2019
Flames topple Blue Jackets 4-2
Johnny Gaudreau scored his team-leading 35th goal and Michael Frolik added a goal and an assist and the Calgary Flames earned a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Sportsnet.ca Mar 20, 2019
Flames strengthen hold atop division with win over Blue Jackets
A 31-save outing by goaltender David Rittich helped the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Mar 19, 2019
Flames strengthen hold atop division with win over Columbus
A 31-save outing by goaltender David Rittich helped the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Calgary Sun Mar 19, 2019
Flames keep foot on gas in win over Jackets
If anyone was at all worried that complacency might set in now that the Calgary Flames have clinched a spot in the playoffs, they were wasting their energy. Against a spirited and desperate Columbus Blue Jackets team Tuesday night, the Flames came out and matched their visitors’ physical, high-tempo play and earned themselves a 4-2 […]
Calgary Sun Mar 19, 2019
Flames sign University of Alberta scoring standout Luke Philp
At Clare Drake Arena in Edmonton, home of the University of Alberta’s powerhouse men’s hockey squad, the story of Derek Ryan is practically part of the curriculum. Ryan is, after all, evidence this unlikely climb — from the Golden Bears to the big leagues — is not impossible. Calgary Flames forward prospect Luke Philp, signed Tuesday […]
Sportsnet.ca Mar 19, 2019
Flames’ Noah Hanifin makes brave play to block shot with head
Watch as Calgary Flames defenceman Noah Hanifin blocks a shot with his head against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Calgary Sun Mar 19, 2019
Giordano joins former teammate Regehr in Flames’ record books
Perhaps, it’s time for an addendum to the old saying … “I was going to say, ‘Like a fine French wine, Gio is getting better with age,’ ” said now-retired rearguard Robyn Regehr of Mark Giordano, his longtime teammate with the Calgary Flames. “But he’s Italian, so maybe Italian wine gets better with age, too.” […]
Sportsnet.ca Mar 19, 2019
Flames sign U Sports forward Luke Philp to entry-level contract
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Luke Philp to a two-year entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
