Flames bring road losing streak into game against the Ducks
The Calgary Flames will look to stop their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Anaheim DucksDECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALGARY FLAMES 12-6-3 · 2ND IN WEST, PACIFIC
12-6-3 · 2ND IN WEST, PACIFIC
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Chris Tanev - Career night in his own way Tanev blocked 10 shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact The 10 blocks were a career high for Tanev, who is established as one of the top shot-blockers in the NHL. More impressively, he did that in his first game back from missing three with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has seven points, 75 blocks, 26 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 29 appearances this season. In his career, he's racked up 1,520 blocked shots over 746 contests, ranking 34th in league history since the stat was tracked beginning in 2005-06.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Gilbert - Chips in with assist Gilbert managed an assist and four blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact Gilbert has three points over the last seven games. Even with Chris Tanev back from injury, Gilbert stuck in the lineup on the third pairing, while Jordan Oesterle was the scratch on defense Monday. Gilbert has produced five helpers, 16 shots on net, 37 hits, 33 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 22 outings this season. He is expected to continue in a third-pairing role, though he's far from a guarantee to play every game.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Hanifin - Deals shorthanded assist Hanifin posted a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact Hanifin set up Mikael Backlund's go-ahead goal early in the third period. With five assists over his last six games, Hanifin is providing steady offense in a top-four role. He's back on the second pairing following Chris Tanev's return from injury Monday. Hanifin has 17 points, 58 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 32 appearances.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nazem Kadri - Picks up helper Kadri notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact Kadri set up Martin Pospisil for a rush down the wing that resulted in the Flames' first goal. The helper snapped Kadri's first multi-game point drought since a four-game slump from Oct. 20-26. The 33-year-old center had a poor October, but he's been steady since while serving as a mentor and linemate to rookies Pospisil and Connor Zary. Kadri is up to 23 points, 101 shots on net, 23 hits, 17 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 32 contests.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Coleman - Deposits empty-netter Coleman was awarded a shorthanded empty-net goal, logged two hits and added two PIM in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact Coleman's late tally, which was awarded when he was interfered with on his way to an empty net, kept his point streak going at seven games, during which he has four goals and five assists. Three of his four tallies during the streak have been shorthanded. The 32-year-old forward is up to 10 goals, 22 points (four shorthanded), 79 shots on net, 35 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 32 appearances.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Pospisil - Adds fourth goal Pospisil scored a goal on a team-high four shots in Monday's 3-1 win over Florida.
Impact Pospisil opened the scoring midway through the first period, beating Anthony Stolarz with a backhander off an odd-man rush to put Calgary ahead 1-0. The goal was Pospisil's first in 13 games and just his second point in that span, though he has recorded 10 shots in his last four contests. The 24-year-old winger now has four goals and seven points through 19 games in his rookie campaign.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Backlund - Tallies shorthanded goal Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact Backlund put the Flames ahead 2-1 early in the third period, beating Anthony Stolarz on a breakaway while shorthanded, the eventual game-winner in Calgary's 3-1 victory. The goal was Backlund's first in six games -- he'd tallied just two assists in that span. Overall, the 34-year-old center has six goals and 15 points through 31 games this season.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Markstrom - Makes 33 saves in return Markstrom stopped 33 of 34 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact After missing seven games with a broken finger, Markstrom looked sharp in his return to action, holding Florida to a lone power-play goal in the first period. The 33-year-old netminder improved to 6-8-2 with an .896 save percentage and 2.94 GAA on the season. He'll likely be back in net Thursday for a road showdown with the Ducks.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On The Desk | Coleman - 18.12.23
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Backlund scores short-handed goal in 3rd period as Flames beat Panthers 3-1
Mikael Backlund scored a tiebreaking short-handed goal early in the third period, Jacob Markstrom stopped 34 shots, and the Calgary Flames beat the Florida Panthers 3-1DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Highlights | Panthers vs. Flames - December 18, 2023
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Backlund Breaks In Alone On The Penalty Kill And Puts Flames Up With Backhand Beauty
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Pospisil Breaks in Off Slick Kadri Feed And Roofs Backhander To Put Flames Up Early
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Chris Tanev - Good to go Tanev (upper body) will be back in the lineup Monday versus the Panthers, according to Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.
Impact Tanev is slated to return to the second pairing following a three-game absence. He has registered one goal, six assists, 26 shots on net and 65 blocked shots in 28 outings this campaign. Tanev is projected to replace Jordan Oesterle in Monday's contest.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Markstrom - Returns to crease Monday Markstrom (finger) will patrol the home crease Monday against Florida, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Impact Markstrom, who was activated from injured reserve Sunday, will return from a seven-game absence because of a fractured finger. In 16 games this season, he has provided a 6-8-2 record with a 2.94 GAA and an .896 save percentage. Florida is tied for 19th in the league this campaign with 3.00 goals per contest.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Solovyov - Sent to AHL Solovyov was assigned to AHL Calgary on Sunday.
Impact Solovyov has earned two assists, five shots on goal, four PIM, nine blocked shots and six hits in six outings with the Flames this season. The 23-year-old blueliner had been a healthy scratch for the past three contests. Solovyov has notched two goals and five points over 16 AHL appearances this campaign.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dustin Wolf - Sent back to AHL Wolf was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Sunday.
Impact With Jacob Markstrom returning from the IR, Wolf will subsequently head back to the AHL after going 1-2-1 with an .893 save percentage across five NHL appearances. The 22-year-old Wolf figures to serve as injury insurance behind Markstrom and Dan Vladar while he continues to get work in the AHL.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Markstrom - Activated from IR Markstrom (finger) was activated from the IR on Sunday.
Impact Markstrom ultimately missed seven games since suffering a broken finger in practice on Dec. 4. Prior to the injury, the 33-year-old netminder had gone 6-8-2 with an .896 save percentage and 2.94 GAA. Markstrom figures to be back in the crease Monday when the Flames host Florida.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florida visits Calgary after Verhaeghe's 2-goal game
The Florida Panthers visit the Calgary Flames after Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals in the Panthers' 5-1 win over the Edmonton OilersDECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Mangiapane - Snags assist in win Mangiapane notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact The helper was Mangiapane's second point over eight games in December. Despite the poor scoring numbers, he's retained a top-six role at even strength. Mangiapane has six goals, 10 assists, 48 shots on net, 33 hits, 33 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 30 contests overall. His lack of consistency on offense makes him a fringe option for standard fantasy formats, and he'd likely be off the radar completely if he gets moved down the lineup.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Hanifin - Slings helper in win Hanifin notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact Hanifin's picked up a helper in four of the last five games. The 26-year-old defenseman appears to be out of the power-play mix again -- he replaced Rasmus Andersson on the top unit for a couple of weeks, but the change didn't ultimately jump-start the Flames' play with the man advantage. Hanifin is still in a steady top-four role, racking up 16 points, 55 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 31 contests.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmus Andersson - Provides assist in win Andersson logged an assist, two shots on goal, five blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact Andersson had gone two games without a point after posting a five-game point streak to begin December. The defenseman set up A.J. Greer's opening tally early in the second period. It appears Andersson has reclaimed a spot on the top power-play unit over the last two games, displacing Noah Hanifin from that role. Andersson's playing style is a better fit there, even with a lack of success with the man advantage this season. He's up to 17 points, 59 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 24 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 27 outings.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Oesterle - First two helpers of campaign Oesterle produced two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact The pair of helpers accounted for Oesterle's first NHL points of the campaign through 10 appearances. He's been filling in as a top-four option with Chris Tanev (upper body) out. Oesterle's also produced eight shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. His place in the lineup isn't fully secure, and his lack of offense makes the 31-year-old unappealing for fantasy managers.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A.J. Greer - Finds twine in win Greer scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact Greer opened the scoring at 2:30 of the second period. The tally was his fifth of the season, matching his career high from last year. He's picked up nine points through 30 outings this season after posting 12 points in 61 contests with the Bruins a year ago. The 27-year-old has added 34 shots on net, 46 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-1 rating in his first campaign with the Flames, serving as a solid fourth-liner.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
