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How did the Flames match up against Nathan MacKinnon without Mikael Backlund?

Since 2013, whenever the Calgary Flames have faced a tough opponent, their first player over the boards in key match-ups against top players has been Mikael Backlund.

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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames don’t have enough juice to solve loaded Avalanche squad

The Calgary Flames tried to go up against the behemoth that was the Colorado Avalanche and fell just short, losing 4-2. CF% – 43.59%|| SCF% – 48.68%|| HDCF% – 41.85%|| xGF% – 34.18% It’s a Team Game – Despite being down to their fifth option at top 9 centre the Flames started quite alright.

Dustin Wolf News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Calgary Flames Dustin Wolf in Calder Race Lead Pack

The Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s most outstanding rookie, has traditionally favoured forwards and defencemen, with goaltenders seldom capturing the honour.

Connor Zary News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

NHL Gets it Wrong on Suspension for Flames’ Connor Zary

At the time, it was only assessed a two-minute minor. Nobody in the Saddledome seemed to initially think a whole lot of Connor Zary’s retaliatory hit on Elias Pettersson during Wednesday’s game between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Calgary Flames Playoff Run takes Hit with Key Injury

The Calgary Flames are facing a significant challenge as captain Mikael Backlund has been sidelined with an upper-body injury. It was announced he is on a week-to-week status.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 15

Flames flip their recent script but still fall short against Colorado

Over the course of a three game homestand, the Calgary Flames couldn’t string together three good periods in any of their games. On Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens, they had two good periods and then hung in there in the third period for a win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Avs continue tear, defeat Flames for 7th straight time

Parker Kelly scored twice to lead the red-hot Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 road victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Ryan Lindgren and Valeri Nichushkin also scored for the Avalanche, who sit third in the Central Division despite being on a 7-0-1 tear.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 14

Instant Reaction: Flames comeback attempt falls short against Avalanche

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!

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Flames lose their captain week-to-week as stretch run heats up

The Calgary Flames have lost a key piece for the time being. Captain Mikael Backlund suffered a lower-body injury on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks and had to exit early.

Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / March 14

The Flames’ ‘Frostbee’ acquisition looks even better 40 days later

The Calgary Flames had a quiet trade deadline, not making a single swap. Instead, they did their work a month prior, acquiring Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, a second-round pick in 2025 and a seventh in 2028.

Calgary Flames News / Blade of Steel / March 14

Calgary Flames Suffer Brutal Injury Blow To Their Stanley Cup Playoff Hopes

The Calgary Flames have shocked the NHL world this season, but now they've lost captain Mikael Backlund ahead of a crucial run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, who is out week-to-week after leaving their last game against Vancouver.

Mikael Backlund News / Field Level Media / March 14

Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday. The 35-year-old forward has appeared in all 64 games this season, totaling 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists).

Dryden Hunt News / Flamesnation / March 14

Flames recall winger Dryden Hunt from AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

One of the top scorers in the Calgary Flames minor-league system is returning to the NHL. On Friday, the team announced it is recalling forward Dryden Hunt from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

Mikael Backlund News / Flamesnation / March 14

What should the Flames do at centre if Mikael Backlund misses time?

For the better part of the last decade, Mikael Backlund has been one of the most important players for the Calgary Flames. He’s first over the boards in virtually every game situation, and he’s routinely matched up against the top players on opposing National Hockey League teams.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Flames’ Zary suspended two games for elbowing incident

Flames’ Connor Zary suspended two games for elbowing incident

Flames forward Connor Zary has been suspended two games for elbowing Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson in Wednesday night’s game, the league’s Department of Player Safety announced.

Conor Garland brings key goals as Canucks top Flames in shootout

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Flames News & Rumours: Zary, Wolf, Farabee & More

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Connor Zary could be facing a suspension after a questionable hit on Vancouver Canucks’ defenceman Elias Pettersson.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Flames’ Joel Farabee Takes Shot at Former Head Coach John Tortorella

It took some time for him to adjust, but things are going quite well for Joel Farabee as of late. The newly acquired Calgary Flames forward has scored in back-to-back games, one of which was a highlight reel tally that will be seen for weeks and months to come.

Elias Pettersson News / House of Hockey / March 13

Calgary Flames Rookie Likely to Face Suspension for Vicious Hit on Elias Pettersson

Calgary Flames rookie Connor Zary is at risk of facing a suspension for his vicious hit on Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson Wednesday night. With less than twenty games in the regular season for every team in the league, the NHL is heating up fast as it nears the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / March 13

Veteran Forwards Leading Flames Playoff Push

The Calgary Flames surrendered a point to the Vancouver Canucks after a 4-3 shootout loss, tying the two teams battling for the final Western Conference Wild Card position.

Adam Klapka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Flames Recall Adam Klapka

Adam Klapka has been added back to the Flames’ roster, per a team announcement. He’s now been recalled from AHL Calgary for the fifth time this season and marks the first of the Flames’ four allotted post-deadline recalls.