Utah missed a chance to create separation in the Western Conference playoff race, turning in a flat performance as Calgary capitalized early and never let up in a 4–1 loss.

After a thrilling win in New Jersey, Calgary looks to build rare momentum against the playoff-chasing New York Islanders.

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund added another chapter to his long and steady career on Thursday night, reaching a significant personal milestone during Calgary’s 5–4 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Thursday night. Devin Cooley made 22 saves and Matt Coronato added an empty-net goal for the Flames, who won for only the second time in seven games. Nick Foligno scored early and Spencer Knight stopped 20 shots for the Blackhawks, outscored 7-2 while dropping the first two games of a four-game homestand.

Backlund's shorthanded stunner and Sharangovich's power-play strike propel the Flames to a decisive road victory in Chicago.

When the Calgary Flames signed captain Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension carrying a $3.25 million average annual value, the reaction among fans was mixed. The immediate question wasn’t subtle: why commit to a 36-year-old centre whose raw production has never driven headlines?

Not long ago, the idea of the Calgary Flames being part of a Wild Card playoff conversation felt almost laughable.

The house wins on Hockey Night in Canada.

Mikael Backlund scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Saturday night. Joel Farabee, Ryan Lomberg, Adam Klapka and Jonathan Huberdeau also scored as the Flames won for the seventh time in their last nine games at home (7-1-1). Connor Zary and MacKenzie Weegar each had three assists, and Devin Cooley stopped 33 shots.