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Is winning games really the worst case scenario for the Flames?

To begin the season, it looked as though everyone on team tank was on their way to a dream season when the Calgary Flames began so unbelievably poorly.

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Notes from last game: Matvei Gridin has arrived

The hottest team in the Pacific Division remained hot on Monday. Taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Calgary Flames picked up their fourth consecutive victory, and their fifth win in their last six games.

Devin Cooley News / ESPN / October 28

Why Devin Cooley is the most interesting man in hockey

His postgame quotes have become the stuff of legend. Here's what teammates, coaches and others have to say about him.

Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / October 27

LeBrun: Flames have begun preliminary extension talks with Morgan Frost

After a rocky start to the season, things are starting to trend positively for the Calgary Flames. They’ve won four in a row. Their young players are scoring pretty goals and then celebrating with dances.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Devin Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

TSN Analyst Voices Concerns With Flames’ Devin Cooley’s Interviews

Devin Cooley is quickly making a name for himself, both for his play between the pipes and his unique personality. The Calgary Flames goaltender is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a stellar 1.50 goals-against average (GAA) and .954 save percentage (SV%) during that stretch.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Joel Farabee News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Flames’ Joel Farabee Excelling in Blake Coleman’s Absence

After starting the season with five0straight losses, the Calgary Flames have won five of their last six. Many players have stepped up — Joel Farabee in

Dustin Wolf News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Dustin Wolf’s Future as Flames’ No. 1 Goalie Starting to Look Murky

The Calgary Flames have turned things around after a slow start to the season, as a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night marked their fourth consecutive victory.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 27

Which Flames prospects could be headed to the World Juniors?

Folks, the 2027 edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship, the premiere event for under-20 international men’s hockey, takes place this coming holiday season in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.

Ben Jones News / Flamesnation / October 27

Flames roster news: Ben Jones assigned to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

On Monday night, the Calgary Flames defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs to run their winning streak to four in a row. On Tuesday morning, in light of a return to the lineup in Monday’s game, the Flames made a roster move.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 27

Offensively-challenged to start the season, Flames showed poise, confidence and swagger against Toronto

Hockey’s a weird sport sometimes. Through the first five games of the season, the Calgary Flames looked like a fragile team with zero confidence with the puck.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Win Column / October 27

Potential trade destinations for Calgary Flames defenceman Zach Whitecloud

The Calgary Flames have been playing better as of late, winning more games than expected. However, this team is still bound for the bottom of the standings and a high draft pick this summer.

Matvei Gridin News / Flamesnation / October 27

Beyond the Boxscore: Matvei Gridin snipes two as Flames take down visiting Leafs

The Calgary Flames youth movement struck big to silence the Leafs fans in the Saddledome, defeating Toronto by a score of 5-2. CF% – 67.94% || SCF% – 58.19% || HDCF% – 47.22% || xGF% – 59.53% It’s a Team Game – From the drop of the puck to the final horn the Calgary Flames played their best game of the season, hands down.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Yardbarker / October 27

Flames' Devin Cooley is NHL's hottest goaltender

Cooley is riding a hot streak as he's won four consecutive starts and is coming off a 26-save performance in the team's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Flames’ Devin Cooley named NHL’s Second Star of the Week

'I put him in a tough spot': Rangers coach on James Reimer's tough debut

The Jacob Fowler era has arrived in Montreal

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Matvei Gridin scores twice as Flames defeat Maple Leafs

The Calgary Flames held on to top the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Monday night. Matvei Gridin scored two goals and an assist as Calgary won its fourth straight.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 26

Instant Reaction: Leafs wilt in final Saddledome visit, Flames run streak to four wins

The Scotiabank Saddledome’s crowd is typically a sea of red – or C of Red, if you will – but the audience featured a significant swath of blue jerseys on Monday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs made their final visit to the Calgary Flames’ current rink.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 26

What’s Going on in the Pacific Division: Flames are the hottest team in the division

On Tuesday, the 2026-27 season will officially be a month old. There aren’t a whole lot of surprises early into the season. Entering Monday’s slate of games, four Pacific Division teams currently occupy a playoff spot, with two other teams in striking distance as well, including the Calgary Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 26

Notes from last game: Flames play an all-around good game in 4-1 victory over Red Wings

Early into the 2026-27 season, the Calgary Flames’ rebuild isn’t going all that well. That’s not necessarily a bad thing if you want the team to win, as they picked up their third consecutive victory this past Saturday.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / October 26

Flames’ Devin Cooley named NHL’s second star of the week

The Calgary Flames are on a three-game winning streak, and Devin Cooley is a big reason why. This past week, the Flames’ netminder won both games he played in, posting a .971 save percentage while stopping 66 of 68 shots.

Jack Hextall News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Future Flames: Jack Hextall Continuing To Show Versatility

The Calgary Flames selected Jack Hextall with the 30th-overall pick in the 2026 Draft, adding another centre to a deep pool of prospects, and he has gotten off to a good start in his freshman season at Michigan State University. Hextall hails from the Chicago suburb of Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 26

Calgary Flames Make Several Decisions Ahead of Clash With the Toronto Maple Leafs

The 0-5-0 start to the 2026/27 season led to doom and gloom among even the most staunch 'Team Tank' supporters of the Calgary Flames, but since then, the team have been one of the best in the NHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Leafs riding 'great' vibes while Flames try to finish perfect homestand

The Calgary Flames and visiting Toronto Maple Leafs will strive to continue their win streaks in the face of key injury absences when they meet on Monday night.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / October 25

Flames continue turnaround, top Wings for third straight win

Joel Farabee scored a goal and added two assists as the Calgary Flames cruised past the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday, snapping Detroit's eight-game winning streak in the teams' series.

Zach Whitecloud News / NHL Rumors / October 27

What Could the Acquisition Cost be for Calgary Flames Defenseman Zach Whitecloud

Leafs Morning Take: David Pagnotta, when asked about Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud and what it might take to get him, if they decide to move him.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 23

Comparing the Calgary Flames’ 2026-27 start to 2025–26

What a difference a year can make- or not. For the second straight season, the Calgary Flames have had a historically poor start. After what seemed like a rock-bottom start in 2025-26, Ryan Huska and the Flames managed to top it in 2026-27, although there have been some positives of late.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 22

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: An early look around the system

With the Flames not living up to the heat in their name, and the Wranglers being one of the best teams in the entire AHL right now, Flames fans need to look towards the future.