Flames Team Report
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:55:26 PDT)

The Flames couldn't really afford to lose to the Colorado Avalanche for a fifth time, not with their playoff situation so tenuous. That is why their 3-2 victory Wednesday was described by everybody on the team as "huge."

It's not as if the Flames can lose their next game, either, and the task is all the more daunting.

If the Flames didn't have enough motivation when they face the San Jose Sharks at home Friday night, they can remember their last meeting and try to draw some anger from it.

San Jose trounced Calgary 9-1 in mid-January, as bad a beat-down as the club has experienced in years. Those are the kind of games that stick in the memory a long time, and that could be a good thing for a Calgary team that remains just outside the Western Conference's elite...

Bourque has 2 goals, Toskala makes 32 saves as Flames keep pace with a 3-2 win
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:15:01 PDT)
The Calgary Flames needed a big win to give their playoff chances a boost.

Wednesday's Three Stars: Bourque ignites Flames; Devs sweep
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:55:24 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Rene Bourque, Calgary Flames The Flames had lost two straight while chasing the Detroit Red Wings...

Bourque scores twice to help Flames beat Avs
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:44:33 PDT)
The NHL playoffs don't start until mid-April, but the desperate Calgary Flames decided to move up their postseason a month. It paid dividends against the Colorado Avalanche. Rene Bourque scored two goals, Vesa Toskala made 32 saves and the Flames beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday night to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race.

Puck Previews: Surprise goalie starters; blindside ban doubtful
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:06:03 PDT)
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Canucks' Samuelsson out 2-3 weeks (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:32:26 PDT)
Vancouver Canucks forward Mikael Samuelsson will miss two to three weeks with a shoulder injury, the team said Wednesday.

Puck Headlines: Flyers goalie crisis; Blackhawks too Hollywood?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:18:38 PDT)
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Puck Previews: Avs look for St. Louis sweep; Malkin day-to-day
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:16 PDT)
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Holmstrom's late goal gives Red Wings big 2-1 win over Flames
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:57:14 PDT)
CALGARY - Tomas Holmstrom made himself right at home in front of the Calgary Flames' goal and gave Detroit's playoff push a huge boost.

Holmstrom's late goal lifts Red Wings past Flames
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:52:36 PDT)
Tomas Holmstrom made himself right at home in front of the Calgary Flames' goal and gave the Detroit Red Wings' playoff push a huge boost. Holmstrom scored his 20th goal of the season on a deflection with 1:19 left in the third period to lift the Red Wings to an important 2-1 road victory over the Flames on Monday night.

Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:48:41 PDT)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Monday's top NHL performers.

Monday's Three Stars: Huselius' four-point night; Homer wins it
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:44:01 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Kristian Huselius, Columbus Blue Jackets Adding misery to the Edmonton Oilers ' 8-23-3 road...

Puck Previews: Red Wings, Flames battle for final playoff spot
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:09:35 PDT)
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Who should the Oilers draft? (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:18:13 PDT)
Each week, CBCSports.ca's senior hockey writers conduct (mostly) friendly banter on the latest hot-button issues in the NHL. Tim Wharnsby and Jeff Marek square off in this edition.

What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
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Sedins, Luongo lead Canucks past Flames
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:45:29 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks learned a few hard lessons while playing an NHL-record 14 straight games on the road. They are putting them to good use on home ice. Identical twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin set each other up for first-period goals to help Vancouver jump out to a 3-0 lead, Roberto Luongo made 32 saves and the Canucks hung on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Sunday night.

Leafs young top line is making late waves (CBC.ca)
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:48:34 PDT)
The Toronto Maple Leafs take their hot young top line into Long Island on Sunday afternoon looking for a four-game winning streak.

Stunning Numbers: Sacrificing the body and shootout failure
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:28 PST)
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Modano sticks with Stars
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:36:15 PST)
Mike Modano has been playing for the Stars since 1989 when the team was still in Minnesota and he apparently...

Kiprusoff, Flames blank Senators
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:07:54 PST)
Miikka Kiprusoff had a lot of help. Kiprusoff made 33 saves for fourth shutout of the season and 34th overall, and his teammates combined to block 30 more shots in the Calgary Flames' 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. "Guys are paying the price and that's what you have to do if you want to win games like this," Kiprusoff said.

Thursday's Three Stars: Pavelski owns 3rd, scores amazing goal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:05:05 PST)
No. 1 Star: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks The Sharks forward had two goals and two assists in the third period,...

Puck Previews: Reebok hands out reward; Preds vs. Sharks
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:53 PST)
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Fantasy: Steer clear of Boston; sleeping on Purcell
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:14 PST)
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Red-hot Habs host lowly Oilers (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:12:37 PST)
The Montreal Canadiens and can match a season-high four-game win streak if they can defeat the last-place Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night at the Bell Centre.

Cooke decision draws ire of Bruins: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:44 PST)
Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli was irate that the NHL allowed Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke to walk away without being punished for his hit to the head of Bruins playmaker Marc Savard.