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Jan 16, 2008 12:42 AM CST

Colorado's Theodore Shuts Out Tampa

Predators freeze Flames, Leafs snap skid against Hurricanes

(Newser) - Jose Theodore survived a 22-shot barrage in the third period, leading Colorado to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Lightning, the AP reports. The win is the third straight for the Avalanche, the shutout the 24th of Theodore's career, and first since 2004. Tampa has fallen short in 12...

Another Loss for Ottawa, With New Injury Blow

Jan 14, 2008 4:21 AM CST

Another Loss for Ottawa, With New Injury Blow

Meanwhile, Oilers best Flames, and Ducks squeak past Sharks

(Newser) - Ottawa's 3-1 loss to the Islanders seemed mostly secondary last night, in light of the recent loss of All-Star Dany Heatley and a fresh injury for Jason Spezza. Though Spezza remained in the game after being hit, he left for the locker room soon after, and his prognosis isn't clear,...

DiPietro, Isles Douse Flames
in Shootout

Jan 12, 2008 6:27 AM CST

DiPietro, Isles Douse Flames in Shootout

New York's netminder celebrates All-Star selection with 39 saves

(Newser) - Rick DiPietro took advantage of his two days off in Western Canada: He rested up after being peppered with 42 shots in his last start and scouted his next opponent on TV, reports the Calgary Herald. That scouting paid off as the newly chosen All-Star goalie stood on his head...

Flames Bowl Over Rangers, Win 4-3

Jan 3, 2008 3:36 AM CST

Flames Bowl Over Rangers, Win 4-3

Reinprecht's hat trick leads Coyotes past Avalanche, Oilers best Blues in OT

(Newser) - Kristian Huselius had four points, including an important insurance goal late in the third period, as the Flames bested the New York Rangers 4-3. Jarome Iginla continued his torrid goal-scoring pace by notching two tallies, giving him 16 in the last 15 games. The Flames are 10-1-4 during that stretch,...

Calgary Wins Record Maker

Dec 19, 2007 12:28 AM CST

Calgary Wins Record Maker

Tie NHL record for consecutive road wins

(Newser) - With last night's 3-1 victory over Columbus, Calgary tied the NHL record for consecutive wins on the road with their sixth straight, Can West reports. "It just gets us back in thick of things," said Alex Tanguay, who had the game winner for the Flames, who have jumped...

Great One's Team Rolls Over the Rangers

Dec 16, 2007 9:01 PM CST

Great One's Team Rolls Over the Rangers

Meanwhile, Devils trip up Flyers and Flames show spirit in St. Louis

(Newser) - Wayne Gretzky was back at Madison Square Garden, this time as head coach of Phoenix, and walked out of his old rink with a 5-1 win over New York. Joel Perrault had two goals for the normally low-scoring Coyotes,who took advantage of playing against the Rangers' backup goaltender. Phoenix...

Flames Douse Host Hurricanes in Tight One

Dec 14, 2007 10:57 PM CST

Flames Douse Host Hurricanes in Tight One

Sabres topple Capitals while Maple Leafs blank Thrashers

(Newser) - Not exactly geographic rivals, Calgary and Carolina played a tight game more suited to familiar enemies tonight, and it was won by Calgary, 4-3, on Dion Phaneuf's goal with eight minutes remaining. During their fourth straight win on a six-game road trip the Flames also got goals from captain Jarome...

Price Shines
as Canadiens
Beat Flyers

Dec 13, 2007 11:11 PM CST

Price Shines as Canadiens Beat Flyers

Flames overpower Lightning, Islanders survive Coyotes

(Newser) - Montreal ended a two-game losing streak last night with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia, the AP reports. Rookie goaltender Carey Price, the Canadiens' first pick in the 2005 draft, had 29 saves, filling in for injured Cristobal Huet. Mark Streit had two goals for Montreal, and Mike Knuble was responsible...

Oilers Top Blues in Overtime

Dec 12, 2007 5:02 AM CST

Oilers Top Blues in Overtime

Lightening handle Canadiens, Flames burn Panthers

(Newser) - With 2:17 and two men in the penalty box, the Oilers were able to hold on and force overtime, where Shawn Horcoff was able to score, handing the Blues just their fourth loss at home. Horcoff now has 13 points in the last eight games and a goal...

As Backup Goalies Face Off, Canucks Survive Preds

Dec 7, 2007 1:02 AM CST

As Backup Goalies Face Off, Canucks Survive Preds

Bolts top Hurricanes, Penguins snuff Flames

(Newser) - In a game that was neck and neck until halfway through the third, Vancouver scored three times in the final minutes to defeat the Predators 5-2, the Tennessean reports. The Canucks' backup goalie Curtis Stanford outlasted Predators' backup Dan Ellis, who lost for the first time as the goalie of...

Legace Injured in Blues' 3-1 Loss to Flames

Dec 5, 2007 5:15 AM CST

Legace Injured in Blues' 3-1 Loss to Flames

Goaltender tweaks knee in pregame warmups

(Newser) - Things started poorly for the Blues in pregame warmups when goalie Manny Legace tweaked his knee. Things didn't get any better as the Flames went on to win 3-1. The Flames outshot the Blues 20-2 in the second period, and from the second period into the third had 18...

Detroit Douse Flames

Nov 27, 2007 11:22 PM CST

Detroit Douse Flames

As Datsyuk, Holmstrom have big nights for Detroit

(Newser) - Tomas Holmstrom scored his NHL-leading ninth power-play goal, and Pavel Datsyuk scored two goals of his own to push Detroit past Calgary 5-3, the AP reports. Kris Draper and Valtteri Filppula also scored for the Red Wings, and Holmstrom and Datsyuk each had an assist. Flames' goalie Miikka Kiprusoff was...

Predators Clip Red Wings to Win 3-2

Nov 23, 2007 3:34 AM CST

Predators Clip Red Wings to Win 3-2

Hawks douse Flames 2-1, Avalanche bury Oilers 3-2

(Newser) - Martin Erat had a hand in all three of of Nashville's goals in the Predators' 3-2 defeat of the first-place Red Wings last night, AP reports. The Predators had six penalties in the first period alone, and both Detroit goals came on power plays. In other frosty Thanksgiving-day action:

Bruins, Former Maple Leaf Beat Toronto 4-2

Nov 21, 2007 3:38 AM CST

Bruins, Former Maple Leaf Beat Toronto 4-2

Oilers best Canucks in shootout 5-4, Flames bury Avalanche 4-1

(Newser) - The Toronto Maple Leafs watched a 2-0 lead ebb away last night as the Boston Bruins surged back to win 4-2, reports the Globe and Mail. Chuck Kobasew found the net twice in three minutes for Boston's final goals, and former Maple Leaf goalie Tuukka Rask excelled in his first...

Wings Sear Flames 4-1, Win 7th

Nov 2, 2007 7:09 AM CDT

Wings Sear Flames 4-1, Win 7th

Zetterberg puts on a show, scores in 19th straight

(Newser) - Henrik Zetterberg scored twice to carry the Wings to a 4-1 win over the Flames last night, the team's seventh straight victory, reports the Detroit News. The win capped off a three-game sweep of western Canada—never easy, and the Wings' first ever. Said one Flames player, "We left...

Predators Fan Flames in 5-1 Loss

Oct 31, 2007 7:02 AM CDT

Predators Fan Flames in 5-1 Loss

Nashville loses 5-1, remains winless on road

(Newser) - The Calgary Flames scored twice on power play goals to defeat the Predators 5-1 last night. The loss leaves the struggling Predators winless on the road this season, where they've also scored just three goals, reports the Tennessean. Calgary goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, hot off a new multi-million-dollar deal, stopped 39...

Flames Heat Up, Embarrass Wild

Oct 25, 2007 11:07 AM CDT

Flames Heat Up, Embarrass Wild

Calgary blasts back from 0-3 deficit to pick up big win against Minnesota

(Newser) - The Wild, off to their best start in franchise history, seemed to be cruising toward victory against the Flames: Nine minutes into the game they led 3-0, but the Flames battled back, scoring 3 times during a 5-minute stretch in the second period to tie it up. Calgary would score...

Avalanche Douses Flames in Shootout

Oct 17, 2007 5:14 AM CDT

Avalanche Douses Flames in Shootout

Colorado climbs out of deep hole for 5-4 win to stay perfect at home

(Newser) - The Colorado Avalanche remained undefeated at home with a 5-4 shootout win last night over the Calgary Flames. Colorado recovered from a 4-0 deficit early in the second period after replacing Peter Budaj with Jose Theodore in goal. The Avalanche then scored four in a row and snuffed two Flames...

Hasek-less Wings Blast Flames

Oct 11, 2007 6:00 AM CDT

Hasek-less Wings Blast Flames

Detroit smacks around Calgary to start season 3-0-1

(Newser) - The Red Wings came out shooting last night, leaving with a hard-fought 4-2 victory against a Flames team very much in need of a win. The victory is all the more impressive considering Dominik Hasek was out with a bruised left knee and goalie Chris Osgood was playing his first...