US EditionFlames LW Jonathan Huberdeau’s Status Unclear After Injury
Vancouver Canucks dominated Calgary Flames with strong offense including two short-handed goals and a 50% power play success rate, winning 8-1 in NHL pre-season.
- On Wednesday, the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 8-1 with Quinn Hughes posting a goal and two assists and Max Sasson scoring twice.
- Using the power play, Vancouver went 2 for 4 with Elias Pettersson and Aatu Raty scoring, while Derek Forbort and Max Sasson each scored short-handed.
- Ivan Prosvetov and Devin Cooley struggled in net as Prosvetov allowed five goals on 19 shots and Cooley surrendered three on seven, while Calgary Flames power play went 0 for 6.
- Management must decide roster spots with opening night approaching as the Calgary Flames' backup-goalie competition remains unresolved after the 8-1 loss and one final exhibition game.
- The Flames must raise their game before opening night, as management and coaching staff face crucial roster decisions that could affect regular-season performance.
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Flames LW Jonathan Huberdeau’s status unclear after injury
Veteran Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau missed practice Thursday after suffering an undisclosed injury in Wednesday’s preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks. Calgary general manager Craig Conroy told reporters Thursday that Huberdeau was still being evaluated to determine the extent of his injury, which occurred when he collided with Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen in the third period of an 8-1 home loss. Huberdeau, 32, was…
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Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
CALGARY - Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks rolled past the Calgary Flames 8-1 on Wednesday in NHL pre-season action.
Flames’ Backup Goalie Situation Uncertain After Heavy Loss to Canucks
The battle for the Calgary Flames’ backup goalie position remains unresolved after a disappointing 8-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Ivan Prosvetov and Devin Cooley both had lackluster performances, with Prosvetov allowing five goals on 19 shots and Cooley conceding three on just seven shots. Coach Ryan Huska expressed frustration over the team's overall effort, emphasizing that better support from the defense was crucial. With the opening nigh…
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