CALGARY FLAMES NOTES:
FLAMES LAST GAME RECAP
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – NEW JERSEY DEVILS [3] vs. CALGARY FLAMES [2]
The Flames continued their first Eastern road trip as they headed to the Prudential Center on Tuesday night to face the New Jersey Devils. Nazem Kadri recorded his team-leading seventh goal to open the scoring and the Flames skated into the break leading 1-0. The Devils scored two unanswered in the second to make it 2-1 through 40. Toffoli would tie the game with a power play goal 5:13 into the third, but Nico Hischier would score later in the frame and New Jersey would hang on for a 3-2 win.
CGY GOAL SCORERS: Kadri (7), Toffoli (5)
GOALIE: Markstrom (17-20, .850 Sv%)
PP: 2/4
PK: 4/5
FLAMES LAST FIVE RESULTS, RECORD: 0-3-2
DATE RESULT GWG CGY GOALIE OPP. GOALIE
November 8, 2022 NJD [3] vs. CGY [2] Hischier Markstrom Vanecek
November 7, 2022 NYI [4] vs. CGY 3 Dobson Markstrom Sorokin
November 5, 2022 NJD [4] at CGY 3 Zetterlund Markstrom Vanecek
November 3, 2022 NSH [4] at CGY [1] Forsberg Markstrom Lankinen
November 1, 2022 SEA [5] at CGY [4] Beniers Vladar Daccord
FLAMES UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
DATE TIME
(MST) OPPONENT VENUE
November 10, 2022 5:00pm at Boston Bruins TD Garden
November 12, 2022 8:00pm vs. Winnipeg Jets Scotiabank Saddledome
November 14, 2022 6:30pm vs. Los Angeles Kings Scotiabank Saddledome
November 17, 2022 5:00pm at Tampa Bay Lightning Amalie Arena
November 19, 2022 2:00pm at Florida Panthers FLA Live Arena
TONIGHTS STORYLINES & STATS
This is the first of two matchups this season between the Flames and Bruins. The two teams split the season-series in 2021-22. This is a Pacific Division versus Atlantic Division matchup; The Flames have an overall record of 0-1-0 against Atlantic Division opponents this season and a record of 2-2-2 against Eastern Conference opponents.
KADRI’S HOT START:
Through the opening 12 games this season, Nazem Kadri has set a new personal best after he recorded his seventh goal on Tuesday night in New Jersey. He previously recorded six goals in 12 games to start the 2017-18 campaign as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His seven goals also lead the Flames, to go along with a team high 12 points.
POWER PLAY PROFICIENCY:
After going 2/4 on the power play in New Jersey thanks to tallies from Nazem Kadri and Tyler Toffoli, the Flames boast the NHL’s best road power play (as of Nov. 9) at 37.5%. Kadri leads the team with two power play goals away from the Saddledome.
DENNIS DEBUT:
After getting called up on Nov. 6, Dennis Gilbert made his Calgary Flames debut against the Devils on Tuesday logging over 11 minutes. The 26-year-old joined the Flames organization in July of this summer and played in eight games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) before getting called up. It was his first NHL game since February 16, 2021 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.
RING OF FIRE:
Heading into Thursday night’s contest, the Flames have knocked off the Bruins in their last two trips to TD Garden, outscoring Boston 9-2 in the process. Mikael Backlund leads the way with three goals in the two contests and in last season’s meeting Dan Vladar recorded his second shutout as a Flame with a 27 save effort.
SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS:
Through 12 games this season, the Calgary Flames have averaged 36.9 shots per game which is the fourth most in the NHL (as of Nov. 9) and second most among teams that have played 12 games. Calgary has also allowed the fifth fewest shots against this season with an average of 28.2 shots against.
DID YOU KNOW?
Jonathan Huberdeau (199-420—619 in 682 GP) is one goal from becoming the eighth player from the 2011 NHL Draft to score 200. Nazem Kadri (225-298—523 in 750 GP) needs two assist to become the seventh member of the 2009 NHL Draft to reach the 300-assist milestone.
CALGARY FLAMES vs. BOSTON BRUINS
ALL-TIME HOME AWAY L10 STRK
CGY vs. BOS 40-62-10-1 23-27-4-1 17-35-6-0 4-5-1 L1
GAME INFO:
Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins
7:00pm ET
TD Garden
TV: Sportsnet 360
Radio: Sportsnet Fan 960
2022-23 Season Series: 0-0-0 (Home: 0-0-0, Road 0-0-0)
Nov. 10, 2022 – BOS vs. CGY
Feb. 28, 2023 – CGY vs.BOS
2021-22 Season Record vs. BOS: 1-1-0 (Home: 0-1-0, Road: 1-0-0)
Last Home Win vs. BOS: October 17, 2018 – Calgary [5] vs. Boston [2]
Last Road Win @ BOS November 21, 2021 – Calgary [4] at Boston [0]
Last Home Loss vs. BOS: December 11, 2021 – Boston [4] at Calgary [2]
Last Road Loss @ BOS: January 3, 2019 – Boston [6] vs. Calgary [4]
2022-23 CALGARY FLAMES
FLAMES RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
Nov. 6 – recalled Nick DeSimone (D) and Dennis Gilbert (D) from Calgary (AHL); placed Michael Stone (D) on IR
Oct. 30 – signed Lucas Ciona (F) to a three-year entry-level contract
Oct. 20 – signed Dan Vladar (G) to a two-year contract extension
Oct. 11 – signed Michael Stone (D) to a one-year/two-way contract
Oct. 9 – placed Juuso Valimaki (D) on waivers; claimed by Arizona
Oct. 8 – signed Head Coach Darryl Sutter to a multi-year contract extension
FLAMES RECENT INJURIES (Total man games lost – 8)
Noah Hanifin – illness (1 game: Oct. 21)
Chris Tanev – upper-body (4 games: Nov. 3 – Nov. 8)
Michael Stone – lower-body (2 game: Nov. 7 – Nov. 8)
Jonathan Huberdeau – upper-body (1 game: Nov. 8)
BOSTON BRUINS NOTES:
TONIGHT’S GAME
- The Bruins host the Flames tonight in the 1st of 2 games between these teams this season and the Flames’ lone visit to TD Garden this season.
- They are 11-2-0 this season and are 7-0-0 on home ice so far … They are 5-0-0 vs. Western Conference opponents.
- The Bruins are playing game 2 tonight of a current stretch of 5 of 6 games at home … They opened with a 3-1 win vs. St. Louis on 11/7 and continue vs. Calgary on 11/10, play in Buffalo on 11/12 and return home to take on Vancouver on 11/13, Philadelphia on 11/17 and Chicago on 11/19.
RECENT GAMES:
- The Bruins have won 8 of their last 9 games, with a 7-game win streak from 10/20-11/3, a 2-1 loss in Toronto on 11/5 and a 3-1 win vs. St. Louis on 11/7.
- Their start of 22 points on an 11-2-0 record ties the best record through 13 games in club history, reached twice previously (last 10-1-2 in 2019-20) … Their 55 goals scored in that span is their best 13-game total since 1992-93 with 61 scored through that stretch.
- Boston 5 at NY Rangers 2 … The Bruins snapped a 2-2 tie (goals by David Pastrnak and Charlie Coyle) with 3 unanswered tallies by Trent Frederic (GW), Jake DeBrusk and Hampus Lindholm (ENG+A) for their 10th win of the season … Nick Foligno and Taylor Hall added 2A each … Linus Ullmark tied a club mark with his 8th straight win to open a season … SOG: Bos 37, NYR 20 … PP: 0/3 … PK: 0/2
- Boston 1 at Toronto 2 … Brad Marchand scored Boston’s lone goal with his 800th NHL career point on a. penalty shot … Linus Ullmark had his career-best 8-game win streak stopped with the 2-1 loss … SOG: Bos 21, Tor 28 … PP: 1/3 … PK: 1/3
- Boston 3 vs St. Louis 1 … Jake DeBrusk (PP), Patrice Bergeron (PP/GW) and Trent Frederic scored goals and Brad Marchand added 2 assists … Linus Ullmark won his 9th of the season … SOG: Bos 37, StL 27 … PP: 2/2 … PK: 0/3
INJURIES (Total man-games lost in 2022-23: 17)
- Jeremy Swayman – lower body (IR)
- Derek Forbort – Broken finger (IR)
BOSTON vs CALGARY, LIFETIME SERIES
- The Bruins and Flames are meeting for the 114th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 63-36-10-4 record and 388-344 scoring advantage in those games.
- The Bruins are 35-15-6-2 lifetime vs. Calgary at home with a 203-154 scoring edge in those 58 contests.
NUMBERS
3: Straight deciding goals Taylor Hall from 10/20-25/2022 – deciding shootout goal vs. Anaheim on 10/20, OT goal vs. Minnesota on 10/22 and GWG vs. Dallas on 10/25.
4: Player on the current roster new to the Bruins organization this season – A.J. Greer (free agent), Keith Kinkaid (free agent), Anton Stralman (free agent), Pavel Zacha (trade).
4: Points by David Pastrnak (1-3=4 totals) on 10/12/2022 in Washington in the 2022-23 season opener … That is the most points in a Boston opener since Brad Marchand (2-3=5) and Pastrnak (2-2=4) in 10/13/2016.
7: Straight home wins to open this season … That is the 2nd-longest in club history (8-1983-84).
8: Straight wins by Linus Ullmark from 10/12-11/3/2022 … It was a new career-best win streak and it also tied the longest win streak by a Boston goaltender from the start of a season (Tim Thomas, also 8-0-0 in 2010-11).
10: Players on the Bruins current roster who played college hockey – Connor Clifton, Charlie Coyle, Derek Forbort, Trent Frederic, AJ Greer, Matt Grzelcyk, Keith Kinkaid, Charlie McAvoy, Craig Smith and Jeremy Swayman.
10: Former first round draft picks on the current roster – Charlie Coyle, Jake DeBrusk, Derek Forbert, Trent Frederic, Taylor Hall, Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha and Jakub Zboril
19: Consecutive wins by Boston over Arizona after their 6-3 win on 10/15/2022 … That are the most wins by one opponent in club history.
22: Points by Boston (11-2-0) through their 1st 13 games … That ties the best start in their history twice previously (last 10-1-2 in 2019-
20).
55: Goals scored in Boston’s 1st 13 games of this season, which is their best 13-game total since 1992-93 with 61 scored.
86: Anton Stralman has changed his number to 86.
93.3%: Boston’s league-leading penalty-kill with 3 goals allowed on 45 times short … That includes 25 of their last 26 straight kills over eight-plus games.
382-25-20: Boston’s record since 2011-12 in games in which they have had a 2-goal lead in a game … That extends to 250-2-6 over that span when they have led by 3 goals
544: Consecutive Bruins games (regular season & playoffs) currently sold out at TD Garden … Their last non-sellout game was on 12/2/2009 when a Wednesday game vs. TB drew 16,553
FUN FACTS
- The Bruins currently have 24 players on their roster, including 3 on injured reserve … 10 were drafted by the team, 4 were acquired in trade and 10 were signed as free agents.
- The Bruins play 16 matinees this season (local start time 4:00 pm or earlier) … They have a 1-0-0 record in afternoon games so far.
- The Bruins play 14 sets of back-to-back games this season … They are currently 2-0-0 in the 1st game of those sets and are 1-1-0 in the 2nd games so far.
- The Bruins are playing game 5 of a 13-game November schedule tonight (7 hm/6 rd, 3-1-0) … They will play 14 games in December (8 hm/6 rd), 14 in January (5 hm/9 rd), 10 in February (3 hm/7 rd), 15 in March (9 hm/6 rd) and 7 in April (3 hm/4 rd) … They went 8-1-0 in October.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
Oct. 16: Dan Renouf recalled from Providence/AHL.
Oct. 18: Dan Renouf returned to Providence/AHL.
Oct. 25: Jakub Lauko assigned to Providence/AHL.
Oct. 27: Mike Reilly assigned to Providence/AHL.
Oct. 27: Michael DiPietro and rights to Jonathan Myrenberg acquired from Vancouver Canucks for Jack Studnicka.
Oct. 28: Jakub Lauko recalled from Providence/AHL.
Oct. 31: Mike Reilly recalled from Providence/AHL.
Nov. 2: Keith Kinkaid recalled from Providence/AHL.
Nov. 7: Jakub Lauko returned to Providence/AHL.
Nov. 9: Mike Reilly placed on waivers for assignment to Providence/AHL
