Philadelphia Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones has been spotted at six NHL games across Calgary, Chicago, New York and more over the past week, sparking fresh trade chatter for a team that started the season 0‑9 and then posted a three‑game winning stretch without key veterans. While the Flyers’ rebuild hinges on young talents Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone, Jones’s rapid scouting tour of the Wild, Flames, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Kings and Rangers could signal a push for veteran packages or a young center/defenseman. The article weighs the speculation against the possibility of routine scouting.
The injury bug has hit the Toronto Maple Leafs hard in 2026-27, with John Tavares, Max Domi, Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev all on the shelf. That list got even longer on Monday night, as star winger Kirill Marchenko exited a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames early in the second period due to a […]
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The Calgary Flames crush the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Oct. 27, 2026. Matvei Gridin leads the way with two goals and an assist, joining Mikael Backlund’s early marker to give Calgary a 3-0 lead. Toronto fights back with goals from Easton Cowan and William Nylander, but the Flames seal the win with late scores from Luke Farabee and Martin Pospisil. The Flames outshoot the Leafs 34‑28, dominate the boards 24‑23, and finish with a .929 save percentage from rookie netminder Devin Cooley. Calgary (5‑6‑0) remains last in the Pacific, while Toronto (7‑5‑2) holds third in the Atlantic.
The Calgary Flames crush the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Oct. 27, 2026, highlighted by rookie Matvei Gridin’s two spectacular goals. Goalie Devin Cooley delivers a league‑best performance with multiple highlight‑reel saves, while Martin Pospisil dominates possession (87.26% CF%). The young squad’s depth shines as all four lines contribute, and the special‑teams unit shuts down Toronto’s power play. Gridin’s 78.67% xGF% and an empty‑net tally cap a night of dominant transition play and solid defensive pairings, marking the Flames’ best outing of the season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a night to forget in Calgary, dropping a 5-2 decision to the Flames after a game filled with turnovers, defensive breakdowns and missed chances. Head…
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Devin Cooley's impressive run with the Calgary Flames, Zach Hyman's injury in the Edmonton Oilers' shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, and more.
The Calgary Flames stayed hot on Monday night. In an all-Canadian matchup at the Saddledome with the Toronto Maple Leafs in town, the Flames were able to put forth yet…
The Philadelphia Flyers host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, aiming to snap a losing streak against the Metropolitan Division’s lowest‑ranked team. Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is sidelined for at least two weeks with a re‑aggravated hand injury, prompting rookie Hunter McDonald to step up under coach Rick Tocchet, who is also leaning on Travis Sanheim. Trade chatter swirls around 22‑year‑old winger Ivan Miroshnichenko, a potential add‑on after his stint with the Capitals. Meanwhile, the Flyers’ 2023 draft class—Matvei Michkov, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey, and Cole Knuble—are already contributing, with goaltender Yegor Zavragin still pending. Elsewhere, the Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin, and the Flames upset the Maple Leafs.
Without watching or knowing, if you were told that the Calgary Flames had outshot their opponents in four of their first seven games this season, what would you think their…
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
Toronto forward Easton Cowan admits his turnover and a late‑period penalty directly led to Calgary's go‑ahead and third goals in the Leafs' 5-2 loss on Oct. 27, 2026. Despite opening the game with a goal, Cowan’s errors sparked a 2‑on‑1 and a power‑play goal, prompting him to say, “I cost us the game.” The defeat also highlighted early trouble from Sergei Bobrovsky and a strong performance by Flames forward Matvei Gridin (two goals, an assist). Toronto aims to bounce back Wednesday in Seattle against the Kraken.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Calgary Flames, ending a four‑game winning streak. Devils goaltender Devin Cooley earns NHL’s second star of the week, stopping 26 shots and outshining Sergei Bobrovsky, who endured a shaky start and may sit out Wednesday’s game. Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko exits in the second period with a lower‑body injury, forcing Jim Hiller to reshuffle lines and consider giving Gavin McKenna more minutes alongside Auston Matthews. Easton Cowan rebounds from a turnover‑laden first period to score Toronto’s first goal and later acknowledge his costly mistakes. The loss highlights defensive lapses and depth concerns as the Leafs battle injuries to star John Tavares and Marchenko.
Matvei Gridin scores twice as Toronto's four-game winning streak ends against the Flames.
Flames took advantage of a team that played stupider than them.
After a 5-2 defeat to the Calgary Flames, Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller addresses the team's turnover woes, highlights Easton Cowan's self‑blame after a tough first period, and notes rising injury concerns following Kirill Marchenko's exit. Hiller praises Cowan for owning up but insists he didn't cost the win, while pinpointing the broader issues that let the game slip away.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 27, 2026, and lose rookie forward Kirill Marchenko to injury. Marchenko, who has posted 14 points in 13 games, was knocked down in the second period and exited after trying to play through the pain. Coach’s concerns now hinge on his status, as the Leafs’ early‑season offensive surge could stall without him. Toronto’s defense struggled, with Sergei Bobrovsky shaky early and a team‑wide lapse leading to Calgary’s second goal, while Easton Cowan and William Nylander scored the lone Leafs goals. The loss ends a four‑game winning streak and raises questions about the roster’s depth.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Calgary Flames on Monday night, but the real blow comes when rising forward Kirill Marchenko exits with a leg injury in the second period. Marchenko, who has logged 14 points in 13 games, tried to stay on the ice before being forced out, and his status remains uncertain. While the Leafs’ defense struggled and Sergei Bobrovsky showed erratic play, the loss ends their four‑game winning streak. The article stresses how Marchenko’s absence could derail the team’s early offensive surge unless a replacement steps up.
The Calgary Flames crush the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 in the Saddledome on Oct. 27, 2026, extending their winning streak to four games. After a shaky start, the Flames seize momentum with Matvei Gridin’s first‑period goal (assisted by Martin Pospisil and Simon Nemec) and a second‑period power‑play tally, followed by Mikael Backlund’s early strike. The Leafs rally to 3‑2 late, but Calgary answers with empty‑net goals from Joel Farabee and Pospisil to seal the win. The victory marks the Flames’ final home game against Toronto this season and caps a four‑game home stand.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s been a bit of an up-and-down campaign for Toronto so far. But captain Auston Matthews is having a resurgent start to the year. He continued his nice start against the Calgary Flames on Monday. Matthews provided an assist on William Nylander’s third-period […]
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Marchenko was injured on a collision with Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich.
Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko exits the Oct. 27 game against the Calgary Flames with a lower-body injury after a hit from Yegor Sharangovich. He logged eight shifts (7:05) before leaving, having tallied six goals and 14 points in 14 games since the offseason trade for Matthew Knies. Marchenko, a key top‑six winger and power‑play contributor who notched a hat‑trick on Oct. 15, now joins an already injury‑hit Leafs lineup that includes John Tavares. The team may need to adjust the Paul‑Nylander line and consider roster moves while his status remains uncertain.
Two teams on welcome winning streaks - one will go away unhappy.
The Edmonton Oilers sit 8-2-1 after a month of the 2026-27 NHL season but slip to ninth in Daily Faceoff’s power rankings, despite recent OT wins over Minnesota (4-3) and Carolina (6-5) and a 7-2 loss to Toronto. Analysts praise Connor McDavid’s projected 200‑point pace but warn the team’s depth and defense remain concerns. Upcoming home games include Detroit and Calgary, followed by road trips to the Islanders and Rangers. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov becomes the franchise’s all‑time points leader with 1,138 career points, surpassing Steven Stamkos, and the Carolina Hurricanes sign defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal.
One month into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Calgary Flames emerge as the Pacific Division’s only team winning both of its recent games, riding a three‑game streak highlighted by Devin Cooley’s strong outings. While the Ducks, Sharks, and Canucks sit on the playoff bubble or in a losing streak, the Kraken sit surprisingly third at 7‑4‑1. The Oilers, Kings, and Golden Knights remain in contention, but the Flames’ 2‑1 win over Minnesota and 4‑1 triumph over Detroit put them hot heading into a home finale versus Toronto and the first Battle of Alberta on the road. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the early playoff picture.