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Boston Bruins at Calgary Flames 12/11/2021

Dec. 17, 2021 06:18 PM EST

Montreal Canadiens players and coaching staff look on from the bench against a backdrop of empty seats during during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Philadelphia Flyers in Montreal, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surge

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 17, 2021 06:17 PM EST

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) saves a shot on goal by the Calgary Flames during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights 12/5/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 04:16 AM EST

Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Doug Wilson, Kim St-Pierre, Kevin Lowe, Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa and Ken Holland pose for a photograph in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Iginla highlights class inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Nov. 15, 2021 10:43 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period preseason NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL Preview: What to know about the 2021-22 season

By Larry Lage, John Wawrow And Stepen Whyno Oct. 11, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 26, 2021 file photo, Liam Kirk of Britain celebrates a goal during their Ice Hockey World Championship match against Denmark at the Olympic Sports Center in Riga, Latvia. The Arizona Coyotes and British forward Liam Kirk have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract three years after he became the first player born and trained in England to be drafted. Ice Hockey UK says that the 21-year-old Kirk has agreed to a three-year deal. (AP Photo/Roman Koksarov, file)

Britain's Kirk scores Coyotes contract, chases NHL dream

By Ken Maguire Jun. 25, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander, right, is checked by Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Flames, Canucks play out season amid playoff backdrop

May. 14, 2021 04:04 PM EDT

Fans stand outside Angel Stadium when a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels was postponed Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. MLB said the game was postponed to allow for continued COVID-19 testing and contact tracing involving members of the Twins organization. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Latest: NHL's Flames have positive test, plan to play on

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Brent Sutter quits as coach of Canadian hockey team he owns

Apr. 10, 2021 04:26 PM EDT
RED DEER, Alberta (AP) — Brent Sutter, the former NHL star who coached the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames, quit as coach of the Western Hockey League...

An arena worker removes the net from the ice after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL concerned about Canucks’ COVID-19 protocol situation

Apr. 05, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works against the Tampa Bay Rays in a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., in this Sunday, March 21, 2021, file photo. Lucas Giolito, Max Fried and Jack Flaherty were teammates nine years ago at Harvard-Westlake, a prestigious prep school in Los Angeles. On Thursday, April 1, all three will be opening day starting pitchers in the major leagues. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

The Latest: NHL postpones 3 more Vancouver Canucks games

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

The Latest: Flames-Canucks postponed due to COVID-19 issue

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Vancouver Canucks' game...

Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto, right, skates past as Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, center, celebrates his goal with Milan Lucic during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Mikael Backlund helps Flames top Oilers 6-4

Feb. 07, 2021 01:20 AM EST

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner, right, chases Calgary Flames' Andrew Mangiapane during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Flames temporarily relocating AHL team to Canada

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, Calgary Flames goalie Cam Talbot deflects a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Calgary, Alberta. The former Flames goalie signed an $11 million, three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Lightning among losers, Flames with winners in free agency

By Larry Lage Oct. 10, 2020 02:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith warms up for the team's NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Edmonton, Alberta. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday, July 5, that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season. Daly said the sides are still negotiating a collective bargaining agreement extension. A CBA extension is still crucial to the process. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA

By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow Jul. 10, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, New Jersey Devils interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald answers reporters' questions after the team announced that captain Andy Greene was traded to the New York Islanders before an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. The suspension of play in the NHL because of the coronavirus pandemic has put Fitzgerald of the Devils is limbo. The 51-year-old is waiting to see if the league will finish its season and also see if he still has a job. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

NHL stoppage has Devils' Fitzgerald waiting on two fronts.

By Tom Canavan Apr. 17, 2020 02:11 AM EDT