It has been a season of change for the Calgary Flames, who are just two points out of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a favorable closing schedule. Calgary's playoff push continues Friday night when they visit the Vancouver Canucks, whose late-season resurgence is showingcracks as the reality of missing another postseason sets in. The Flames (34-26-15, 83 points) are optimistic about their postseason chances, especially since five of their seven remaining games are against sub-.500 teams and they are riding a hot goaltender in Jacob Markstrom, who was a Vezina Trophy finalist last season.
In 73 games, he has scored 37 goals and recorded 68 points while also developing strong chemistry with Elias Pettersson. While there are still moments that cause coach Rick Tocchet to bench him for long periods of time during games, he has proven, based on his overall play this season, that he can be reliable at both ends of the ice on a consistent basis. At even strength, Kuzmenko has registered 24 goals and 52 points so far this season.
At long last, the Vancouver Canucks have installed blue seats at Rogers Arena. Eagle-eyed Canucks fan Rosario Ardita spotted the new seats at a season ticket member event at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, sharing a picture with Daily Hive of two blue seats in a sea of maroon behind the Canucks' bench.
No | Player | Pos |
---|---|---|
88 | C | |
74 | D | |
72 | LW | |
6 | RW | |
55 | D | |
44 | D | |
60 | G | |
38 | ![]() Pavol Demitra | C |
35 | G | |
24 | D | |
34 | LW | |
15 | C | |
23 | D | |
8 | RW | |
D | ||
17 | D | |
43 | D | |
81 | C | |
47 | D | |
91 | RW | |
96 | LW | |
25 | LW | |
65 | RW | |
9 | C | |
57 | D | |
70 | LW | |
40 | C | |
92 | RW | |
5 | D | |
3 | D | |
18 | C | |
86 | D |