In an era of professional hockey defined by transition speed and lateral agility, the prototype for success has increasingly skewed toward the undersized specialist. However, the Calgary Flames possess a rare outlier in Adam Klapka, a player whose value is derived from a physical dimension that few in the modern NHL can replicate. Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 235 pounds, Klapka represents a throwback to the power-forward archetype, yet his utility in the current lineup requires more than just

Adam Klapka will reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, appearing in his 100th NHL game as the Calgary Flames face the New York Rangers.

Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist for his first multi-point game of the season as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday. Yegor Sharangovich, Justin Kirkland and Yan Kuznetsov also scored for Calgary, which has won three of its last four.