Avalanche host the Flames on 4-game winning streak
The Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames with a four winning streak intactFEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Golden Knights rally from 2 down in 3rd to beat Flames in OT
Alex Pietrangelo scored on a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to complete the Vegas Golden Knights’ rally from two goals down in the third period to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames face the Western Conference-leading Golden Knights
The Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights host the Calgary FlamesFEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames rally for 6-3 win, end Coyotes' points streak at 9
Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr scored goals 25 seconds apart in the third period and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Wednesday nightFEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goal-scoring streak at four games Backlund collected a goal and an assist in the Flames' 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas on Thursday.
Impact Backlund's marker came at 16:34 of the second period to increase the Flames' lead to 3-1. He has 14 goals and 41 points in 59 games this season. Backlund has recorded at least a point in five straight contests and is on a four-game goal-scoring streak.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Riding four-game point streak Backlund scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.
Impact Backlund added an insurance tally with 3:19 left in the third period. During his four-game point streak, he has three goals and three assists. The 33-year-old center is up to 39 points in 58 contests, matching his output from 82 outings last season. He's added 185 shots on net, 65 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-18 rating in 2022-23.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rookies Allison, Ersson lead Flyers to 4-3 win over Flames
Wade Allison scored the game-winner and fellow rookie Samuel Ersson made 32 saves to maintain his perfect record as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on MondayFEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backlund rips puck home Mikael Backlund corrals the puck inside the circle, skates in, and fires a wrist shot by Samuel Ersson to pull the Flames within a goal
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NHL.COM
Grabs two more points in loss Backlund tallied a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Monday.
Impact Backlund got Calgary on the board in the second period, beating Samuel Ersson with a wrist shot through traffic. He'd later add an assist on Andrew Mangiapane's goal in the third. The 33-year-old Backlund has points in three straight games, tallying two goals and three assists in that span. He's up to 12 goals and 26 assists through 57 games this season.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Backlund scores in OT as Flames stop Rangers' win streak
Mikael Backlund’s power-play goal 1:28 into overtime gave the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers, snapping their seven-game winning streakFEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backlund scores in overtime as Flames burn Rangers 3-2 CALGARY - Mikael Backlund’s power-play goal 1:28 into overtime on Saturday night gave the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the New York Ran...
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Slides shorthanded helper Backlund notched a shorthanded assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Impact Backlund's four-game point streak ended Monday in Ottawa, but it didn't take him long to get back on the scoresheet. He applied pressure and corralled a loose puck to set up Elias Lindholm on the Flames' first tally. Backlund has 15 points in 17 outings since the start of January, signaling another strong second half of the campaign for the veteran center. He's up to 34 points, including three while shorthanded, with 171 shots on net, 63 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 55 outings this season.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tickles twine Saturday Backlund scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Sabres.
Impact Backlund tied the game at 2-2 just 20 seconds after Jakob Pelletier's first NHL goal got the Flames on the board. The 33-year-old Backlund had gone 10 games without a goal prior to Saturday, but he did manage 10 assists in that span. The center is known for strong second halves of seasons, so this recent surge should come as no surprise. He's at 10 tallies, 33 points, 163 shots, 57 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-15 rating through 53 contests overall.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Flames get hot in 2nd period for 7-2 win over Sabres
The Calgary Flames scored four times in just over five minutes in their 7-2 win over the Buffalo SabresFEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York and Calgary hit the ice in non-conference matchup
The New York Rangers and the Calgary Flames take the ice in a non-conference matchupFEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peter Baugh: END 2: The Avalanche still lead 3-0 in Calgary.... - The Athletic END 2: The Avalanche still lead 3-0 in Calgary. Really strong period from Alexandar Georgiev. He made a couple nice saves on Mikael Backlund...
JANUARY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Thomas scores in OT, Blues rally past Flames 4-3
Robert Thomas’ goal 28 seconds into overtime capped a St. Louis comeback as the Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Gagner breaks late tie, Jets beat Flames 3-2
Sam Gagner tipped in Ville Heinola’s point shot with 5:40 left to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames' Mikael Backlund Shows Off Soft Touch To Slip Five-Hole Goal Past Jets' Hellebuyck
JANUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
McDavid, Oilers score on late power play to beat Flames 2-1
Connor McDavid scored his NHL-leading 31st goal on a power play in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kuzmenko scores in SO to give Canucks 4-3 win over Flames
Andrei Kuzmenko scored the only goal of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 for their sixth straight road winDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Mangiapane scores twice, Flames beat Capitals 5-2
Andrew Mangiapane scored twice, Adam Ruzicka had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Saturday nightDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames beat Jets 3-2 to end 7-game skid
Elias Lindholm and Adam Ruzicka each had a goal and assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2, ending a seven-game winless skidNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevor Lewis Collects Nice Feed From Mikael Backlund To Score Fantastic Shorthanded Goal
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Calgary takes losing streak into game against Boston
The Calgary Flames come into the matchup with the Boston Bruins as losers of six in a rowNOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
