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Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

Brayden Pachal scored his first goal of the season and added two assists, and the host Calgary Flames beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Sunday night. Matt Coronato, Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flames (33-38-9, 75 points), who had lost three straight and are eliminated from playoff contention.

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Instant Reaction: Flames tame Mammoth to kick off final week of season

The Calgary Flames returned home from a lengthy six game road trip on Sunday night… and immediately began a three game home stand against the Utah Mammoth.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

The Flames’ Reset Year Might Be More Successful Than You Think

The Calgary Flames’ season looks messier on paper than it has really felt in the building. Sure, the team is down to three games and sits outside the playoffs, but there are a number of reasons this year should be considered a step forward — even if it didn’t end the way fans hoped.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Flames’ Season Will Be a Complete Waste if They Don’t Land Gavin McKenna

With just three games remaining in the 2025-26 season, the Calgary Flames find themselves well outside the playoff picture with a 32-38-9 record for just 73 points.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

3 Flames to Sell High on This Offseason

The Calgary Flames will be busy this offseason. It will start with their 11 draft picks for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. However, after selecting the next

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 12

Beyond the Boxscore: Kraken sink Flames, douse their spirit with a cold 4-1 loss

The Calgary Flames did not find enough goals in Seattle, falling by a score of 4-1 to the Kraken. CF% – 49.33% || SCF% – 39.56%|| HDCF% – 35.19%|| xGF% – 45.05% It’s a Team Game – I thought Seattle came out swinging pretty well for how things have been going on for them.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 12

Calgary Flames 2026 Draft Picks: Current Standings Lottery Odds April 12th, 2026

The Calgary Flames’ draft pick, lottery odds, and much of the playoff picture remain undecided with the end of the regular season in sight. Calgary’s streak of hot play has cooled off despite its best efforts.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 12

Recap: Wranglers are shut out by the Canucks in final home game of the season

The Calgary Wranglers hosted one last home game on Saturday for a Blasty’s birthday/fan appreciation themed game. The crowd of over 5,700 showed up to lay eyes on the 2025-26 Wranglers for one more live look at the ‘Dome before the off-season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 11

Instant Reaction: Flames devoured by Kraken in final road game of 2025-26

The Calgary Flames headed to Washington State on Saturday night for the sixth and final game of their lengthy two week road trip, and their final road game of the 2025-26 season, when they visited the Seattle Kraken.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 11

The Calgary Flames have one of the toughest remaining schedules

The Calgary Flames are now eliminated from playoff contention. The focus has officially shifted to the draft lottery standings. Due to the difficulty of the Flames’ last four games of the season, the club is in a prime position to solidify its lottery odds and potentially secure a top-three selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 11

Flames prospects Ethan Wyttenbach and Tyson Gross awarded national collegiate honours

The NCAA and its related associations announced several men’s hockey awards on Friday, as part of the Frozen Four festivities. While Max Plante captured the Hobey Baker Award, a pair of Calgary Flames prospects were also honoured as part of Friday’s announcement.

Abram Wiebe News / Flamesnation / April 10

Flames sign college defenceman Abram Wiebe to entry-level deal (two years, $950,000 AAV)

Friends, Wiebe watch has concluded. The Calgary Flames have gotten their man. Per multiple reports on Friday morning, the Flames have signed college defenceman Abram Wiebe to an entry-level contract.

Matvei Gridin News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Matvei Gridin is defying convention to become the Flames’ next young star

The Calgary Flames‘ selection of Matvei Gridin with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft was met with mixed responses, to say the least. Although

Ryan Strome News / Field Level Media / April 8

Flames F Ryan Strome fined $5K for cross-checking

The NHL fined Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome $5,000 on Wednesday for cross-checking Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. The incident occurred 45 seconds into the overtime period in the Stars' 4-3 home victory on Tuesday night.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Flames’ Strategy at the 2026 Draft Will Be Worth Watching

It finally happened: the Calgary Flames have that little ‘e’ next to their name, officially eliminating them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, following a loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

Kevin Bahl News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Flames’ Kevin Bahl leaves game with lower-body injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl exited Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Stars and did not return after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period.