The Calgary Flames extend their hot streak with a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 26, 2026, marking their third straight victory and fourth in five games. Goaltender Devin Cooley dazzles, stopping 29 of 30 shots for a .967 save percentage and earning NHL’s second star. The special teams excel, converting 2‑of‑2 on both the power play and penalty kill, while Joel Farabee nets a goal and two assists. Scorers include Ryan Strome, Zayne Parekh (first goal of the season) and Matvei Gridin. Despite solid play, the blog notes defensive faceoff lapses and line‑up expected‑goal imbalances, warning the rebuild still needs high draft picks.
Calgary Flames rookie goalie Devin Cooley earns NHL’s second star of the week after back‑to‑back wins that extend the Flames’ streak to three games. He posted a .971 save percentage, stopping 66 of 68 shots, with a 2.46 GSAx in a 2‑1 win over Minnesota and a .966 GSAx in a 4‑1 victory over Detroit. This marks his third consecutive game‑saving performance, following a 3‑2 win over the Stanley Cup champions Carolina. Cooley’s .913 season save percentage ranks 11th league‑wide among goalies with five+ games, placing him among elite netminders despite a rocky start.
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…
Ahead of the Calgary matchup on October 26, 2026, Flames assistant Jim Hiller praises the team’s special‑teams play and highlights defensive forward Easton Cowan’s impact. He also addresses forward Gavin McKenna’s limited minutes, noting the young player benefits from skating alongside seasoned veterans and learning tough defensive responsibilities. Hiller adds that strong fan support across Western Canada fuels the Flames’ confidence as they head into the game.
Leon Draisaitl earns the NHL’s first star of the week for the Oct. 23‑25 stretch, tallying six goals and nine points in three Oilers wins and a loss. He posted a three‑game multi‑goal streak, netting two goals in a 4‑3 OT win over Minnesota, two goals and three assists in a victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, and both goals in a 7‑2 defeat to an unspecified opponent. With 12 goals and 23 points in Edmonton’s first 11 games, Draisaitl ranks second in the league in both categories, trailing only Kirill Kaprizov. The other stars are Flames goalie Devin Cooley and Canadiens netminder Jacob Fowler.
The Calgary Flames aim to cap a three‑game winning streak with a home‑ice sweep on Monday, but they face a hot Toronto Maple Leafs squad (7‑4‑2) in the Leafs' final Saddledome appearance. Both teams boast strong recent form—Flames have won four of their last five, while the Leafs ride a four‑game streak highlighted by a 7‑2 win over Edmonton. Goalie Devin Cooley starts for Calgary, with Sergei Bobrovsky in net for Toronto. Key absences include Jonathan Huberdeau for the Flames and Max Domi and John Tavares for the Leafs. The game streams at 6:30 p.m. MT on Sportsnet+ and QR Calgary, with pre‑ and post‑game shows on the Barn Burner YouTube channel.
After consecutive defeats to the Oilers and Flames that exposed Minnesota's penalty‑kill woes, the Wild bounced back with a 5‑1 victory over Seattle. While the win showcases offensive bounce‑back, the game also put the penalty kill under scrutiny, prompting questions about whether it's time to sound the alarm on the unit's performance. The article examines recent special‑teams trends, key player contributions, and what the Wild must fix to avoid further setbacks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs streak reaches four wins after a dominant 7-2 victory over the high‑flying Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, improving to 12-2-1 at Rogers Place. Auston Matthews led the charge as Easton Cowan, Jack Roslovic and rookie scorers Vinni Lettieri and Zack MacEwen each contributed, while goalie Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves. The team recorded 13 different point‑getters and surrendered only one power‑play goal since Oct. 6. With the Leafs now heading to Calgary for their final road game of the season, all eyes are on Sergei Bobrovsky, Devin Cooley and a potential William Nylander hat‑trick against the Flames.
The Maple Leafs travel to Calgary on Oct. 26 for an 8:30 PM showdown at the Saddledome. Toronto rides a 7‑4‑2 record (0.615 points %) after a 7‑2 win over Edmonton, while the Flames sit 4‑6‑0 (0.400) following a 4‑1 victory over Detroit. Calgary’s fiery pace is offset by defensive lapses and a struggling power play, but goalie Devin Cooley dazzles with a 0.971 save percentage, earning NHL’s second star of the week. Expect a fast‑paced, high‑scoring contest as the Leafs’s offense meets the Flames’s erratic but explosive style.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to start veteran netminder Sergei Bobrovsky against the Calgary Flames on Monday, following his 5-4 win over the Rangers and a 3-3-2 record with a .895 save percentage in eight games. Coach Jim Hiller keeps most lines intact after a four‑game streak highlighted by a 7-2 rout of Edmonton, where Auston Matthews (nine goals, 19 points) praised linemate Easton Cowan. Defenceman Troy Stecher continues his surge, scoring game‑winning goals in back‑to‑back contests. Chris Tanev returns from a week‑to‑week injury, while Cole McWard and Bo Groulx are healthy scratches. Flames goalie Devin Cooley starts, with captain Mikael Backlund a game‑time decision.
Devin Cooley leads the Calgary Flames to a fourth straight win on Oct. 26, 2026, posting a .912 save percentage in five starts and an impressive .961 over his last three games (98 saves on 102 shots), including victories over the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild. Off the ice, his quirky, philosophical post‑game interviews—highlighted by Elliotte Friedman’s reaction to a 4‑1 win over Detroit—have gone viral, prompting analysis from a behavioral scientist on NHL Network Radio. Cooley’s blend of elite goaltending and captivating media moments makes him a must‑watch on‑ and off‑the ice.
Week 5 of Daily Faceoff’s Fantasy Strength of Schedule (Oct 26‑Nov 1) flags light nights on Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun for streaming slots, while Tues, Thurs and Sat are jam‑packed. The Edmonton Oilers top the streaming chart with 4.19 True Games, led by Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins (59% rostered, 19:57 TOI, 11 shots per game) and low‑owned Kasperi Kapanen (3% rostered). Calgary boasts the best schedule for weeks 5‑6, with Joel Farabee (17% rostered, 2‑4‑point streak, 24 SOG) and Matt Coronato (9% rostered, 4‑game point streak, 4.6 shot attempts) as prime targets. The Pittsburgh Penguins sit at the bottom with only 1.41 True Games.
The Calgary Flames have snapped a winning streak, clinching three straight victories over Carolina, Minnesota and Detroit, and now gear up for a packed week featuring games against Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle and Colorado. The Monday Mailbag tackles key topics: goalie Devin Cooley’s rare three‑game start streak, Yan Kuznetsov’s steady defensive play and his partnership with Zayne Parekh, and the latest buzz on Parekh’s pending contract extension. Readers also get a quick look at the top‑20 prospect rankings, with Chase Harrington and Jonathan Castagna highlighted as the season’s biggest movers.
After a 7-2 drubbing by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers aim to bounce back against the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 26, 2026. Coach Mike Babcock criticizes the bottom six and hints at lineup tweaks despite the team’s 8‑2‑1 record. Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins return from delayed starts, but injuries to Mattias Ekholm and goalie Devon Levi linger. The Oilers' strong first‑period hitting (42‑23) didn’t translate into offense, leaving McDavid, Draisaitl and Podkolzin shut down. Detroit, coming off a 4‑1 loss to Calgary, struggles with a 65.8% penalty‑kill and off‑ice drama, but rookie Michael Brandsegg‑Nygard shows promise. The matchup will test Edmonton’s ability to simplify play and regain momentum.
The Carolina Hurricanes finally sign defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal, ending his summer holdout after a Stanley Cup win. The contract lacks trade protection, hinting at a possible move before the deadline. Meanwhile, Detroit’s offseason drama continues: Dylan Larkin’s trade request now lists ten potential destinations, and restricted‑free‑agent blueliner Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and reportedly wants out of Hockeytown before the Dec. 1 deadline. The piece also notes Detroit’s recent loss to Calgary, a call‑up of rookie Michal Postava, and the Grand Rapids Griffins’ dominant 7‑1‑1‑1 AHL start.
The latest Around the NHL roundup notes that Matthew Knies is struggling after his trade to Columbus, posting just four points in nine games and going pointless in seven, while his former teammate Kirill Marchenko thrives with Toronto, tallying 14 points in 13. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes’ bid for Winnipeg’s star goalie Connor Hellebuyck collapses after trade talks stall over a top‑six forward and defender Alexander Nikishin, leaving the Jets to keep Hellebuyck and the Hurricanes with Nikishin on a new one‑year deal. The piece also previews the Leafs’ 7‑2 win over Edmonton and upcoming games in Calgary.
After a win that lifted the Calgary Flames to a 4-6-0 record in their first 10 games, coach Ryan Huska explains how the team has coped with injuries by deploying four balanced lines. With Mikael Backlund still sidelined, forwards like Jonathan Castagna and Adam Klapka have bolstered the fourth line, while players such as Yegor Sharangovich, Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee anchor the top units. The article outlines projected lineups when Backlund returns—potentially swapping Ben Jones to the AHL—and later scenarios for Sam Honzek and Jonathan Huberdeau’s comebacks, weighing waiver implications and special‑team roles. Fans gain a clear view of the roster challenges ahead and what to expect if the Flames get fully healthy.
The Canadiens are set to get netminder Samuel Montembeault back in about two weeks after a non-contact practice injury on Oct. 9, while backup goalie Jacob Fowler shines with a 34‑save, 2‑1 win over the Winnipeg Jets in the 2026 Heritage Classic – becoming the youngest goalie ever to start an outdoor game. The Habs also see the Xhekaj brothers make outdoor history, and with captain Nick Suzuki sidelined for 2–4 weeks, players like Kirby Dach, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook must step up. Elsewhere, Brenden Dillon’s trade‑waiver claim is debunked, the Leafs drop three straight despite recent wins, and the Red Wings lose a streak after a 3‑goal second period by the Flames.
Nylander could have waited to score his 300th in his hometown, but fate said no.
The Calgary Flames stumble to a 4‑6‑0 start in the 2026‑27 season, finally snapping the skid with a 4‑2 win over Anaheim on Oct. 13 and three straight victories afterward. Despite generating plenty of shots and high‑danger chances, the team is out‑scored 29‑13 at five‑on‑five and ranks near the bottom in conversion, while opponents convert at a league‑high rate. Special‑teams fluctuate: the power play nets eight goals but yields two shorthanded tallies, and the penalty kill concedes five while scoring once. Injuries to Jonathan Huberdeau, Sam Honzek and Mikael Backlund open spots for rookies Aydar Suniev and Jonathan Castagna, who have begun to contribute. Young players born in 2004 or later show mixed production, with Matvei Gridin leading the group with five points.
The Calgary Flames enter the final week of October facing an important early-season stretch. With a demanding schedule ahead, questions surrounding the health of key players and the club’s ability…
The Calgary Flames snap the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Oct. 25, 2026, with goaltender Devin Cooley shining—saving five more goals than expected and posting a 2.02 xGA at 5‑v‑5. The team’s power play chips in two goals, while Martin Pospisil (57.24% CF) and Ryan Strome (50.21% CF) dominate the middle of the ice. New faces Ben Jones and Jonathan Castagna earn trust, and Adam Klapka contributes physical play and offense. Despite a dip in 5‑v‑5 aggression, the Flames notch their third straight home win, keeping the Saddledome buzzing.
The Detroit Red Wings snapped a points streak on Oct. 24, falling 4-1 to the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome – their first loss without a point since Oct. 9. Michigan alumnus JT Compher and Andrew Copp combined for the lone goal, while Dylan Larkin still seeks his first goal of the season. Detroit now sits tied for last in the Atlantic Division with Buffalo at 11 points (4‑4‑3). Heading to Edmonton, the Wings need more offense as Connor McDavid leads the NHL with 33 points and the Oilers chase a series win.
Todd McLellan didn't hold back after the Detroit Red Wings suffered a 4-1 loss to Calgary, calling out poor execution and costly mistakes.
The Calgary Flames posted a convincing 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 25, showcasing the four‑line approach coach Ryan Huska says could be their formula for success. With balanced minutes across nine forwards and a flawless special‑teams performance (2‑for‑2 on the power play and penalty kill), the Flames out‑scored Detroit 2-1 at five‑on‑five. Jonathan Castagna led the forwards with 16:13 of ice time, supported by Brennan Othmann and Adam Klapka, while Joel Farabee contributed a goal, two assists and tops the team’s 10‑game point total with nine. The win highlights a cohesive, depth‑driven squad that may compensate for lacking marquee stars as they head into their next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.