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Has Matvei Gridin of the Flames Earned the Swagger?

Calgary Flames fans have a reason to keep an eye on Matvei Gridin. The 20-year-old winger had a night to remember against the Toronto Maple Leafs, scoring twice, adding an assist, and helping Calgary cruise to a 5-2 win.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

Devin Cooley 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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 26

The Flames face some tough forward decisions if they ever get fully healthy

Pals, after a rough star where they didn’t win a single time in their first five outings… the Calgary Flames are now 4-6-0 in their first 10 outings, the product of four wins in their past five games.

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 / Flamesnation / October 25

Flames after 10 games: rounding into form after an ugly start

It’s been a weird start to the 2026-27 season for the Calgary Flames. The Flames weren’t playing terribly early on, but seemingly kept finding ways to lose, with virtually every mistake snowballing on them at key moments in each game.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 25

Second-Period Misery Costs Red Wings in Loss to Calgary Flames

The Detroit Red Wings went back to their bad habits. After a terrible second-half performance, the team lost to the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames won their third straight game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 25

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames goaltending leads them to victory again as Calgary topples Detroit

The Calgary Flames had the spirit of 2004 in them as they took down the visiting Red Wings by a 4-1 score. CF% – 42.59% || SCF% – 42.19% || HDCF% – 43.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 25

AHL Game Recap: Abbotsford Scores Three in Third to Defeat Calgary 3-1

The Abbotsford Canucks scored three unanswered third-period goals to defeat the Calgary Wranglers 3-1 Saturday night at Rogers Forum. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Defenseman Sawyer Mynio recorded a goal and an assist, while Ty Mueller scored the game-winner on the power play.

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 24

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 Hockey Writers / October 21

Flames Need to Continue Trusting Young Players

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska had proven stubborn in his ways through the first handful of games of the season, but following some injuries and

Mikael Backlund News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Flames’ Mikael Backlund day-to-day with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund is day-to-day with an upper-body injury he sustained in the club’s 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, according to head coach Ryan Huska.