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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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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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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?

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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.

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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 / 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.

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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 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

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.

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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 / 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.

Aydar Suniev News / Field Level Media / October 23