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Flames end 2-game skid with victory over Wild

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period tie and added an assist to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

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3 Unanswered Goals Lead Flames to 4-1 Win Over the Wild

On Thursday night, the Calgary Flames hosted the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was the second time these two teams have met up this season, after the Wild walked away with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Flames in early November.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 4

Instant Reaction: Flames out-score the Wild in return home

After a five game road trip, which ended with a thud in Nashville, the Calgary Flames returned home to face the streaking Minnesota Wild, who entered town riding a 12 game point streak.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 4

Throwback Thursday: Looking at the Flames’ three trades with the Wild

On Thursday, the Calgary Flames take on the Minnesota Wild. Of the 32 teams in the National Hockey League, the Wild are the team that I most often forget exists.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Flames News & Rumours: Cooley, Coleman, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Devin Cooley has earned himself significantly more playing time as of late. In other news, Blake Coleman opened up about the trade speculation he and a number of other veterans are facing as of late.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 4

The Wranglers are nearly done their mammoth road trip

When the Calgary Flames moved their primary minor league team from Stockton to Calgary in 2022, they knew there would be some trade-offs. When the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate was the Stockton Heat, they were geographically close to several rival teams and so lengthy road trips weren’t really necessary.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Win Column / December 4

Jonathan Huberdeau quietly flounders as the Flames struggle

It’s been a nightmare season for the Calgary Flames. As we approach the holidays, the Flames find themselves dead last in the NHL and with almost no hope of making the playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 4

Recap: Justin Kirkland gave the Wranglers a chance to win on Wednesday but they fall in a shootout

The Calgary Wranglers looked to keep their perfect season series alive against the Canucks after picking up a 3-2 win on Tuesday. Calgary had a narrow lead for the majority of the game but Abbotsford gave them a taste of their own medicine with a tying goal in the last minute to force overtime, then a shootout.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 3

A pair of Flames college prospects won weekly awards

If there’s been a bright spot in what’s been a fairly tumultuous season for the Calgary Flames thus far, it’s been the performances of several of their prospects.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 3

Recap: Wranglers go-ahead goal in the last 31 seconds secures the win in Abbotsford

The Calgary Wranglers kicked off game seven of their ten game road trip on Tuesday against the Abbotsford Canucks. Their last game action was last Wednesday as they enjoyed a relaxed schedule over the American Thanksgiving weekend.

William Stromgren News / The Win Column / December 3

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: William Stromgren making his case for a call up

The calendar has now switched over to December, and the holiday season is almost here. The main gift many Flames fans want is a certain Penn State prospect, but for now, let’s settle with the ones currently in the system.

Yan Kuznetsov News / The Win Column / December 3

Yan Kuznetsov has been a great surprise for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are not very good this season. They’ve sat at the bottom of the standings pretty much since the start of the year. That’s not to say 2025–26 has been completely negative for them so far.

Jarred Tinordi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Veteran defenseman Jarred Tinordi seeking opportunity

Insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet shared earlier Tuesday that Jarred Tinordi has been cleared after a knee surgery in the summer, and he is now hoping to resume his career.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / December 1

Lowly Flames, Preds showing improvement entering clash

It will be a battle to avoid the league basement when the Nashville Predators play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Predators (20 points) sit last in the 32-team NHL, two points back of the Flames.

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Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Contender’s Trade Link To Nazem Kadri Could Be NHL’s Nightmare

Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames have been playing better hockey in recent weeks, but their dreadful 5-13-3 start to the season put them so far behind the eight-ball that getting back into even just the wild-card mix feels impossible.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

NHL Rumours: Calgary Flames Veteran Forward Could Get Interest

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The holiday season has started, and teams are figuring out where they stand. Some clubs are trying to fight their way back into contention.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / November 30

NHL Rumors: Are Rasmus Andersson’s Days With the Calgary Flames Numbered?

Sportsnet: Eric Francis, when asked about Rasmus Andersson, and what his future may hold with the Calgary Flames. Will the losing finally get Andersson?

Craig Conroy News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Flames announce two-year extensions to Craig Conroy, senior hockey management staff

The Calgary Flames have announced the two-year extensions that they’ve given to general manager Craig Conroy and his senior staff of president Don Maloney, senior vice president of hockey operations & assistant GM Dave Nonis, and VP of hockey operations and assistant GM Brad Pascall.

Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Rasmus Andersson generating interest as Flames continue to slide out of playoff picture

While the Calgary Flames have seen some improvement in recent games, a chance at a playoff spot still seems very slim. The rest of the Western Conference is keeping pace, if not exceeding the Flames, which means they’ll have to start looking towards the trade deadline at some point.

Craig Conroy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26