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Mikael Backlund scores his 230th career goal, passing Kent Nilsson for fifth in Flames history

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund recorded his 230th NHL career goal in Saturday night’s game against the New York Islanders. Backlund was able to redirect a shot from new Flames acquisition Olli Määttä, who was set up by Kevin Bahl.

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Beyond the Boxscore: The Flames rotating cast of characters fall one goal short of comeback in 3-2 Long Island loss

The Calgary Flames couldn’t quite make the comeback after falling down early in the first period to the New York Islanders, losing 3-2. CF% – 52.47%|| SCF% – 52.65%|| HDCF% – 50.31%|| xGF% – 42.99% It’s a Team Game – Calgary had some energy to start the game, but for once Devin Cooley wasn’t doing his best brick wall impression.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 15

An early look at 2027 Trade Deadline pieces for the Calgary Flames

It is official. With MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri both being traded at this year’s deadline, the Calgary Flames are in rebuild mode. Selling these key players got them plenty of draft stock in return.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 15

Taking a look at the Calgary Flames’ salary cap situation

Continuing their rebuild at this year’s trade deadline, the Calgary Flames—already one of the NHL’s lowest spending teams this year—shed more salary. According to PuckPedia, the Flames currently have the fifth-lowest cap hit in the NHL.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 15

Flames prospects Cole Reschny and Ethan Wyttenbach crack Craig Button’s top 50 drafted prospects list

Over the past few seasons, the Calgary Flames have made many, many draft picks. Several of those draft choices have turned into promising young players.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 14

Instant Reaction: Flames comeback falls short on Long Island

The Calgary Flames were pretty blah for two periods at UBS Arena on Long Island on Saturday night, as they visited the New York Islanders. But their third period was almost good enough to salvage the game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 14

Grading all six of the Flames’ trades from the 2025-26 season

After making just one trade during the entire 2024-25 regular season, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy got down to business in a big way this year.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 14

History of free-agent college signings by the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have signed Tyson Gross, one of the biggest NCAA free agents this season. The Flames also have 12 other drafted prospects currently playing in the NCAA.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 14

Recap: Wranglers put up commanding win against Moose on throwback night

The Calgary Wranglers and Manitoba Moose kicked off their throwback series on Friday where the Wranglers rocked Saint John Flames jerseys for the 25 year anniversary of the former Flames affiliate’s Calder Cup victory.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 14

Flames select Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg at second overall in Daily Faceoff’s latest 2026 mock draft

Friends, we get it. The Calgary Flames made some moves to accelerate their rebuild prior to the NHL’s trade deadline. They’re probably not going to make the playoffs.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / March 13

Flashback Friday: The 25th anniversary of the initial Craig Conroy trade

It was 25 years ago to the day that the Calgary Flames made a notable move that has made an impact to this day. In the 1992 draft, the Calgary Flames drafted Cory Stillman sixth overall.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / March 13

Flames Find Some Spark Against the Devils

Sometimes a game feels like it could go either way, and Thursday night in Newark was one of those nights for the Calgary Flames. Down the stretch of a rough season and coming off a stretch of losses, the Flames needed a lift.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Flames’ Ethan Wyttenbach already exceeding expectations as 2025 fifth-rounder

It’s always hard to evaluate prospects so close from their draft year, but even with the 2025 NHL Draft less than nine months old, Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is emerging as one of the biggest steals.

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Flames hold on for win over struggling Devils

Mikael Backlund scored a key third-period goal for his 600th point, and John Beecher had two goals, as the visiting Calgary Flames held on for a 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Newark, N.J.

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The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Calgary Flames Sign Undrafted Free Agent out of NCAA

The Calgary Flames made a splash in the NCAA free agent market. They have signed undrafted free agent Tyson Gross out of St. Cloud State. The contract is a two-way, two year contract with an average annual value of $975,000.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Flames sign sought-after NCAA free agent, Alberta native from St Cloud State

The Calgary Flames are probably not having the season they wanted, as they’re near the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 25-32 record. They were in trade rumors before the deadline, but it would have taken a lot for them to get out of that hole if they wanted to be buyers.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Report: Flames sign NCAA free agent Tyson Gross to entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed top NCAA unrestricted free agent Tyson Gross to an entry-level contract, the club announced, according to Sportsnet’s Eric Francis.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Flames Linked To Tyson Gross

Calgary native Tyson Gross is one of the top undrafted free agents available coming out of college this season. His hometown Flames are on the shortlist of teams the center is considering signing with, and he will make his decision in the next few days, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 11