A look at the NHL’s surprises, disappointments so far after a quarter of season has been played
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The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the highlights -- and low lights -- from the first two months of the NHL schedule, and some of the things to watch for going forward.
The NHL recently passed the quarter mark of another season played under the pandemic’s long shadow.
With that milestone in mind, The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the highlights — and low lights — from the first two months of the schedule, and some of the things to watch for going forward.
The Calgary Flames weren’t expected to do much in 2021-22.
Coming off a disappointing season in the one-and-done North Division, there were big questions, including the future of forwards Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, and what Darryl Sutter could get out of the roster in the first full season of his second stint as head coach.
Well, the Flames have silenced the doubters in impressive fashion.
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Heading into Friday’s slate of games, Calgary occupied top spot in the Pacific Division, was fourth in the overall standings, and sat tied for fifth in points percentage.
The recipe? The Flames have done it with defence and goaltending.