Flames Heat Up with Third Straight Win Over Canucks
The Calgary Flames are on a roll. After a tough start to the 2025-26 season, the team seems to have found its rhythm, and a big part of that momentum comes after team president Don Maloney pushed back against the notion of giving up on the season earlier this week. The Flames, now sitting at 8-13-3, have not only defied expectations but are riding a three-game winning streak that’s energizing the squad and fans alike.
Sunday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, the Flames completed the second game of a back-to-back set with an impressive 5-2 victory over the Canucks. The night got off to a rocky start when Filip Hronek opened the scoring for Vancouver just over a minute into the first period. But Calgary quickly responded. Morgan Frost and Connor Zary scored 35 seconds apart to erase the early deficit, giving the Flames control and setting the tone for the rest of the game. Zary’s goal was particularly satisfying, ending a 20-game scoring drought and giving him a confidence boost that he’s been chasing since the season opener.
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Blake Coleman also played a standout role, recording a goal and an assist, with his short-handed tally in the third period marking the 300th point of his NHL career. “Any round number, you start to reflect on where you are and how you got there,” Coleman said, highlighting the mix of hard work and persistence it took to reach this milestone. Rasmus Andersson, meanwhile, extended his point streak to five games, contributing three assists and earning the game’s first star. Coach Ryan Huska praised Andersson’s consistency, noting the positive impact he has on both ends of the ice.
Goaltender Dustin Wolf was pivotal, making 28 saves and helping the Flames maintain their lead despite Vancouver’s early intensity. Wolf, the 2025 Calder Trophy runner-up, emphasized focusing on controllable elements of his game, keeping a level head even when the first goal went against him.
The Canucks, now 9-12-2, struggled to sustain momentum despite a strong opening. Defensive miscues and an inability to maintain offensive pressure allowed Calgary to pull away, particularly in the second period where goals from Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich pushed the lead to 4-1. Vancouver did manage a third-period goal from Quinn Hughes, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 16 saves, but the Flames’ relentless offense proved too much.
With this win, Calgary not only secures its first three-game winning streak of the season but also gains confidence heading into the next leg of their coast-to-coast road trip, which continues against the Tampa Bay Lightning. For the Flames, the message is clear: they are not giving up on this season, and they’re showing everyone exactly why.
The Canucks, meanwhile, are left to regroup, facing a challenging road trip through California and trying to figure out how to turn promising starts into consistent 60-minute performances. As Wolf and the Flames have shown, momentum can change fast in the NHL—but for now, Calgary is riding high, and the fire is definitely burning.
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