Calgary Flames News

Pierre Engvall will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Saturday against the Nashville Predators, sending Tsyplakov to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Tsyplakov is averaging 15:46 time-on-ice and has 25 points (7G / 18A) in 54 games this season.

The Flames had Dan Vladar between the pipes in an impressive 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, but they will switch to Wolf on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in 34 games this season (20-11-3). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +191 road underdogs against a red-hot Lightning squad riding a six-game winning streak.

Jake Bean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Bahl to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Bahl has not played since January 25th. He is averaging 21:18 time-on-ice and has 14 points (2G / 12A) in 47 games this season.

Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old Wolf is amid an excellent rookie season, posting a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in 34 games (20-11-3), remaining a viable candidate for the Calder trophy. The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +165 road underdogs against a red-hot Capitals club that has scored 15 goals in their previous two contests (2-0-0).

Othmann was the 16th overall pick of the Rangers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward made his NHL debut last season, playing three games, but has exclusively been in the AHL this season. He has 20 points (12G / 8A) in 27 games with Hartford (AHL).

Bahl had missed Calgary's previous eight games due to an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Tuesday as a full participant. The towering 24-year-old defenseman has taken a step forward offensively this season, with two goals, 14 points, 51 SOG and 29 PIMs in 47 games before his injury.

Zary has missed the last 15 games with a lower-body injury but his participation in Tuesday's practice suggests that he'll play Sunday vs. the Sharks. Zary, who was skating with Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman in practice, has 10 goals and 12 assists (22 points) in 40 games this season.

The Flames are coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs when Wolf allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%), but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 23-year-old netminder has enjoyed an impressive rookie season in Calgary, posting a 2.58 GAA and .914 SV% in 31 games (19-10-2). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +138 home underdogs against an Avalanche squad coming off a 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.