The Calgary Flames snap their home losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on October 19, 2026. After surviving a relentless Hurricanes forecheck, the Flames capitalized on a third‑period fast break when Yegor Sharangovich scored the game‑winner, finishing with six shots on net. Mikael Backlund drove neutral‑zone possession (52.19% CF%), while Kevin Bahl (49.25% CF%) anchored the defense. Matt Coronato contributed across the board (37.13% SCF%, 34.32% HDCF%), and Morgan Frost paired well with Sharangovich. Goalie Deevin Cooley posted a strong 1.67 goals‑saved‑above‑expected, helping Calgary hold off Carolina’s five post hits.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, their seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday night (Oct. 18) in a 3-2 loss to…
On Oct. 19, the Calgary Flames turned a three‑minute defensive slog against the Carolina Hurricanes into a game‑winning moment, edging the defending Stanley Cup champs 3‑2. After surviving sustained pressure, the Flames cleared the zone and Matvei Gridin ripped a shot off the post into the net with 1:30 left in the second period, tying the game before a power‑play goal secured the lead. Coach Ryan Huska praised the endurance of defensemen Zach Whitecloud and Yan Kuznetsov, whose marathon shifts shifted momentum. The win follows a 7‑3 loss to Colorado, showing the Flames’ growing resilience.
The Carolina Hurricanes see their seven‑game winning streak snap with a 3‑2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 19, 2026. Missing Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall and forward Mark Jankowski, the Hurricanes fell in a game that mirrored their 3‑2 win over Winnipeg the day before. Jesperi Kotkaniemi opened the scoring, but a wild 90‑second flurry in the second period saw Calgary’s Matvei Gridin, Morgan Frost and Carolina’s Jalen Chatfield each score. Yegor Sharangovich netted the only third‑period goal, sealing the win as the Flames prepare to leave the Scotiabank Saddledome. Coach Rod Brind’Amour confirmed Jankowski’s injury will be evaluated in Raleigh.
The Carolina Hurricanes fall 3-2 to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 18, snapping a seven‑game winning streak and their first road win of the season. A late third‑period goal by Yegor Sharangovich, capitalizing on a misplay by K’Andre Miller, gives Calgary the edge after a 2‑2 tie secured by Sebastian Aho’s last‑second face‑off win. Both goalies shine—Brandon Bussi makes 31 saves, while Devin Cooley rebounds with 34 saves after a rough debut on Oct. 8. The Canes also cope with Mark Jankowski’s game‑time decision injury, forcing lineup shuffles without Jordan Staal and Taylor Hall.
The Calgary Flames snap their home‑win drought with a gritty 3‑2 victory over defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on October 19, 2026. After a scoreless first period, Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi opens the scoring at 13:51 of the second, but Matvei Gridin equalizes 1:30 later. Morgan Frost then nets the go‑ahead power‑play goal at 00:21 of the second, only for Jalen Chatfield to tie it with 4 seconds left. In the third, Frost fuels a rush that finds Yegor Sharangovich, who scores with 4:28 remaining to secure the win. Goalies Devin Cooley (Flames) and Brandon Bussi (Hurricanes) see heavy action, with Cooley’s late rebound saves proving crucial.
The Calgary Flames find themselves navigating familiar waters: a system still settling into place, roster configurations being tested on the fly, and a record that reflects a team searching for…
All the positives from the two games against the Anaheim Ducks have disappeared. Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights wasn’t great for the Calgary Flames, falling 6-2 to move their season record to 1-6-0. We knew this season was going to be a tough one, but this was a stinker, even in a rebuild….
Two weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers eye trade bait from bottom‑ranked clubs. They could snap up Calgary's Morgan Frost—a 27‑year‑old centre with a $4.375 M cap hit that could be halved via retention—to bolster a second‑line centre beside McDavid and Draisaitl. From the struggling Philadelphia Flyers, the high‑upside winger Matvei Michkov (21, 4‑5‑10) is a pricey but talent‑rich option. Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson, despite a hefty $11.6 M cap, offers a proven second‑line centre with a rebound start (2 G, 9 P). Chicago’s Teuvo Teräväinen remains a solid middle‑six scorer if the Blackhawks become sellers. The article breaks down each target’s stats, contract details, and fit for the Oilers.
After a short road trip that saw them win once and lose once, the Calgary Flames (1-6-0, 2 points) are back at home and back in action! They face their first Eastern Conference foe of the season, and it’s a doozy: the reigning, defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes (7-1-1, 15 points). The ‘Canes are playing…
Friends, from time to time, when you’re covering a team and writing and saying many things, on occasion you will write or say things that don’t age well. Well, seven games into the 2026-27 season, allow me to eat a little crow. I was probably too harsh on the Calgary Flames’ fourth line prior to…
The Carolina Hurricanes made the trip to Alberta, Canada, to play in the second half of their weekend back-to-back, facing […]
The Carolina Hurricanes carry a seven-game winning streak into Calgary on Sunday, Oct. 18, when they face a Flames team still searching for its first...
Hope you enjoyed your three day break as the Hurricanes are right back in action tonight. The Canes head further west into Canada as they play the first half of the Alberta Duo with the Calgary Flames. Unlike most times when the Canes are against one of the Alberta teams, their next game isn’t against […]
After a travel day back from Las Vegas on Friday, the Calgary Flames returned to the Scotiabank Saddledome for practice on Saturday morning as they prepare to host the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday evening. Here’s what we saw at the rink. Slightly different lines and pairings The Flames had 23 players…
Folks, former Calgary Flames head coach and general manager Darryl Sutter released a book this past week, which he wrote with Justin Bourne. After we chatted with Sutter about his book and his coaching career, we spent some time pondering his legacy in the game. He’s the only full-time coach in Flames history to have…
On Thursday evening, Jake Middleton became the first Calgary Flames defenceman to score their first goal for the team on a penalty kill since Noah Hanifin back in 2018. What’s funny is that goal came against Hanifin’s current team, the Vegas Golden Knights. The Flames shipped him to their Pacific Division rivals ahead of the…
Friends, it’s no big secret that it’s a tough time for the Calgary Flames right now. Through seven games in the 2026-27 season, they have one win. But if you take a look into the future – the near future – there’s help on the way. The entry-level system will most likely see (at least) six…
Defence wins championships. Early into the Calgary Flames’ rebuild, their need for the prospect pool is game-changing centres. Cole Reschny, Jack Hextall, and Cullen Potter look solid, but none of those three profiles as a superstar centre who’ll contend for Art Ross Trophies. That may take some time, which isn’t always a bad thing in…
The Calgary Flames could not keep the good vibes rolling, falling 6-2 at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. CF% – 51.2% || SCF% – 55.66% || HDCF% – 71.4% || xGF% – 68.33% It’s a Team Game – At this point of the season I can say one thing with certainty,…
Barring a drastic turnaround, the Calgary Flames aren’t going to be a playoff team this season. While they were finally able to pick up their first win of the season…
The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings a physical presence, with 105 penalty minutes…
Mark Stone scored a natural hat trick in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena.
Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below! After a pretty good three periods of hockey – and a well-earned victory – in Anaheim on Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames went into the Las…
The Calgary Flames are likely going to finish dead last in the NHL this season, and general manager Craig Conroy is tasked with another fire sale. There's certainly multiple trade assets to consider for the Flames, as Daily Faceoff's Mike Gould recently mentioned to keep an eye on a couple Flames. Gould lists Morgan Frost and Zach Whitecloud as the two players most likely to be dealt this season. Frost is a pending unrestricted free agent, who is certainly going to be appealing to contending t...