David Rittich In Net For Flames Again On Friday
Calgary Flames goalie David Rittich will get a second consecutive start on Friday with the team facing Ottawa on the road. Rittich has played second fiddle recently to Jon Gillies, but he impressed on Wednesday against the Sabres, making 25 saves and missing his first career shutout by just 18 seconds. He boasts a 7-5-3 […]
Mark Giordano Scores Again In Flames Win
Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano has goals in back-to-back games following a 5-1 win over Buffalo on Wednesday. He also picked up a power-play assist in what was the team's first win in five outings. Giordano has already matched his tally from last year (12) with that goal, and he's currently enjoying a nice run […]
Johnny Gaudreau Picks Up Two Assists In 300th Career Game
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau had two assists, one on the power play, to make it 56 helpers for the season in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Buffalo. Playing in his 300th career game, Johnny Hockey helped Sean Monahan get his 30th goal of the year and he also had a hand in the team's […]
David Rittich Just Misses First Shutout
Calgary Flames goalie David Rittich made his 14th start of the season on Wednesday and picked up a seventh win in a 5-1 result against Buffalo. The 25-year-old rookie out of Czech Republic had 25 saves and missed his first career shutout by just 18 seconds. He helped the Flames end a four-game losing streak, […]
Sean Monahan Ends Drought, Joins 30-Goal Club
Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan ended a four-game run without any goals or points on Wednesday before exiting the game against Buffalo. According to head coach Glen Gulutzan, Monahan has been dealing with a minor injury and he was pulled for precautionary reasons, so fantasy owners shouldn't really be worried about his status. His 30th […]
Sean Monahan Currently Mired in Four-Game Slump
Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan has had a brilliant season. With a stunning 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists, 28 power-play points) in 66 games, it is evident that he and Johnny Gaudreau (left wing) have had some excellent chemistry throughout the year. That said, the Calgary Flames currently find themselves mired in a four-game […]
David Rittich Gets The Nod For Flames In Buffalo
Calgary Flames goalie David Rittich will be back in the crease on Wednesday against Buffalo after sitting out five of the last six games. The Flames need a jolt, as they have suffered four straight losses, so head coach Glen Gulutzan has decided to change things up in goal. Rittich started the season well but […]
Calgary Flames Look To Snap Four Game Losing Streak
On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames will travel to Buffalo with the hope of snapping their four-game losing streak. While this game appears to be a tilt on paper, Buffalo should not be underestimated, as they have recently taken down some elite teams. The Flames have fallen to the Sabers three consecutive times in Buffalo territory. If […]
Troy Brouwer Shows Signs Of Life
Calgary Flames right wing Troy Brouwer picked up two points on Monday against the Penguins, scoring the team's final goal in the 4-3 overtime loss and picking up an assist on Mark Giordano's tally that started the visitors' comeback from a two-goal deficit. As a former 40-point scorer, Brouwer has been awful this season, getting […]
Johnny Gaudreau Ends Four-Game Pointless Streak
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau picked up an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Pittsburgh to end a season-high four-game pointless streak. Gaudreau, who had three shots on goal, picked up the helper on the team's third goal, which was scored by Troy Brouwer. He was on a superb run before the point […]
Jon Gillies Starts For Flames In Pittsburgh
Calgary Flames goalie Jon Gillies will get his fifth start of the season on Monday when the team visits the Pittsburgh Penguins. He saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 save percentage) on Friday against the Rangers in what was his second straight loss. Getting a win in Pittsburgh won't be easy either, as the defending […]
Micheal Ferland Returns For Flames
Calgary Flames right wing Micheal Ferland will be back in the lineup on Monday when the team faces the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old forward has been out with an undisclosed injury since Feb. 22. Ferland is having a career year this season, playing on the top line with Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, as he's […]