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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.

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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.

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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

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 25

The Flames’ team game was on display against the Red Wings

Friends, let’s call a spade a spade. The Calgary Flames are, as presently constructed, a team that lacks superstars. They have many talented players, and

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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.

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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 25

Instant Reaction: Flames keep rolling, beat Red Wings on 2004 throwback night

The Calgary Flames entered Saturday night’s meeting with the Detroit Red Wings feeling pretty good about how their team game is trending. Nothing that transpired against Detroit did much to dampen their spirits.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 24

Flames roster news: Mikael Backlund and Jonathan Huberdeau skated with team on Saturday

The Calgary Flames hit the ice for morning skate at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday morning ahead of their meeting with the Detroit Red Wings. And two familiar faces were on the ice for the duration, wearing yellow “no-contact” jerseys: captain Mikael Backlund and alternate captain Jonathan Huberdeau.

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 / Flamesnation / October 24

The Flames’ 2004 green hard hat returns as a fan giveaway on Saturday

Pals, this is the final season of hockey at the historic Scotiabank Saddledome. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have played 101 playoff games in the Saddledome, primarily clustered across three lengthy post-season runs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 24

Notes from last game: Devin Cooley plays out of his mind again in Flames’ 2-1 victory over Wild

They’ve let the Calgary Flames get hot. On Thursday, the Calgary Flames defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1, making them the victors of three of their last four games.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

Ranking the Flames’ dark jerseys: From the classic reds to the pedestals and Blasty

At some point this season, the Calgary Flames will introduce a fourth jersey into the rotation. On Wednesday, all 32 teams posted a cipher in anticipation for the Hometown Remix jerseys.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 23

Flashback Friday: Flames defeat Red Wings in six during 2004 playoff run

With the Calgary Flames’ home jerseys from the early noughties returning this season, it seems fitting to look at the most memorable playoff run in those jerseys, the 2004 playoffs.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

3 Flames prospects are near the top of their leagues in scoring

Pals, while the Calgary Flames are starting to find their footing in the National Hockey League after a rough start, many of their prospects are performing really well.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

Missing their captain, the Flames battled their way to big team win over the Wild

On Sunday night, the Calgary Flames posted a pretty significant win, beating the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. However, the

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.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / October 23