Justin Kirkland - NHL News & Rumors

Done for season Kirkland underwent ACL surgery Wednesday and will miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign.

Impact Kirkland, who sustained the injury Friday, will conclude the season with two goals, eight points, 11 PIM, nine shots, 45 hits and 16 blocks while averaging 9:42 of ice time across 21 outings. Jakob Pelletier, who was recalled from AHL Calgary on Monday and made his NHL season debut Tuesday, has an opportunity to secure a regular role on the fourth line due to Kirkland's absence.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Kirkland (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday.

Impact In corresponding moves, the Flames recalled Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr from AHL Calgary while assigning Adam Klapka to the minors. Kirkland sat out Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh and won't be eligible to return until at least Dec. 8 against Dallas. However, the exact timeline for his return is unclear. He has two goals, six assists, nine shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 45 hits across 21 outings this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Kirkland (lower body) won't play Saturday in Pittsburgh, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Kirkland was injured early in the first period after playing just two shifts, and did not return. He has been a good fourth-line winger, as he had two goals, six assists, 45 hits and 16 blocked shots in 21 contests. Adam Klapka will replace Kirkland in the lineup Saturday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames forward Justin Kirkland and Costco … about to make it official? The Calgary Flames’ unexpected shootout ace has a silky move that many are calling the ‘Kirkland Signature.’

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Exits game with lower-body injury Kirkland suffered a lower-body injury during Friday's tilt against Columbus and won't return to the game, per Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.

Impact Kirkland had two goals, eight points and 44 hits in 20 appearances going into Friday's action. If he can't play Saturday in Pittsburgh, then Adam Klapka will likely draw into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames forward Justin Kirkland and Costco … about to make it official? The Calgary Flames’ unexpected shootout ace has a silky move that many are calling the ‘Kirkland Signature.’

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Nabs helper Saturday Kirkland provided an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild.

Impact Kirkland also had one of the Flames' two shootout tallies. The 28-year-old fourth-liner has three points over his last eight appearances while holding down a steady spot in the lineup. He's at two goals, eight assists, nine shots on net, 41 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 18 outings overall. Kirkland has limited fantasy value outside of deep banger leagues, but he's played well enough to be a key part of the Flames' on-ice success.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andersson scores shootout winner, and the Flames hold off a late Wild comeback in 4-3 win

Rasmus Andersson scored the shootout winner and the Calgary Flames held off the Minnesota Wild 4-3 after blowing a two-goal lead late in the third period Saturday

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dustin Wolf solid as Flames hang on for 2-1 shootout win over Islanders

Dustin Wolf made 28 saves in regulation and was perfect on two shots faced in the shootout as the Calgary Flames rallied to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday nig...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine in loss Kirkland scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Kirkland opened the scoring late in the first period, but that was all the Flames could put past Kevin Lankinen. The 28-year-old Kirkland has two points, three shots on net, 14 hits and nine PIM through five outings in November. He's at seven points, six shots on net, 38 hits, 13 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 14 contests this season, playing primarily in a fourth-line role.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pettersson and Brannstrom have a goal and assist each and Canucks top Flames 3-1

Elias Pettersson tied the game on the power play early in the second period and assisted on Erik Brannstrom’s goal in the third as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Kirkland Buries Rebound To Give Flames Lead Over Canucks

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Snags assist Thursday Kirkland logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Kirkland may get more steady playing time while Anthony Mantha (lower body) is on injured reserve. The 28-year-old Kirkland was scratched twice to start November, but it looks like he's got some job security, as he would require waivers to be reassigned to AHL Calgary. He's produced six points, four shots on net, 29 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 11 outings this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'He's an inspiration': Former coach thrilled for Flames call-up Justin Kirkland Dallas Eakins was among the first to visit Justin Kirkland in hospital after a serious car crash. He remains among Kirkland’s biggest fans.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Generates helper Wednesday Kirkland produced an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Utah.

Impact Kirkland has three helpers over his last five games. The 28-year-old centered the fourth line Wednesday after a brief foray into the middle six last week. He's now at five points, three shots on net, 24 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over nine contests this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Burning Questions: Justin Kirkland finding a home with the Flames Has Justin Kirkland solidified his spot in the lineup with the Calgary Flames?

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Three Takeaways as Justin Kirkland seals shootout win for Flames over Penguins Justin Kirkland scored the shootout winner for the Calgary Flames in their 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Sling assist in shootout win Kirkland logged an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact Kirkland's helper set up the opening tally by Rasmus Andersson. In the shootout, Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round. The 28-year-old saw a season-high 14:28 of ice time and has earned three points, two shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through five appearances. While he's not a must-have fantasy player, Kirkland is doing a lot to keep his place in the lineup even once Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) and Yegor Sharangovich (lower body) are ready to return.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the red-hot Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs helper in win Kirkland produced an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kirkland has two points, eight hits, three blocks and a plus-3 rating over his three NHL appearances this season. The 28-year-old is strengthening his grip on the fourth-line center spot that was occupied by Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) prior to his injury in the season opener. Kirkland's role is still too limited to be useful in fantasy, but he's been a positive story on the ice after an arduous journey to competing for a full-time NHL job.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames call-up Justin Kirkland reflects on journey from serious car crash to first NHL goal Flames call-up Justin Kirkland suffered head trauma and facial fractures in a car accident in California in January 2023.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Scores first NHL goal Kirkland scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact The 28-year-old forward has taken a long path to the NHL, entering this season with just nine games of prior experience. Kirkland finally signed his name on a scoresheet with a third-period tally Sunday, earning the first goal and point of his career. He didn't make the Flames' Opening Night roster but joined the team after Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) landed on injured reserve. Kirkland will likely be limited to a fourth-line role as long as he's in the NHL, with his biggest contribution coming in hits -- he has seven through two appearances.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Andersson scores shootout winner, and the Flames hold off a late Wild comeback in 4-3 win

Dustin Wolf solid as Flames hang on for 2-1 shootout win over Islanders

Pettersson and Brannstrom have a goal and assist each and Canucks top Flames 3-1

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins