Zary was issued a two-minute penalty for interference after a retaliatory elbow to an unsuspecting Elias Pettersson. The 23-year-old Zary will be suspended for the following two games, eligible to return on March 18th against the New York Rangers. Zary is averaging 15:54 time-on-ice and has 24 points (12G / 12A) in 49 games this season.
Backlund exited the Flames' 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in the first period and remains under evaluation. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season. It's unclear what Backlund's status will be for Calgary's next game on Friday against the Calgary Flames.
Backlund left the game in the first period of Wednesday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Calgary's game against the Avalanche on Friday.
The Flames have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Wolf is coming off a 26-save shutout, his third of the season, in a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old goalie remains a viable candidate for the Calder trophy, boasting an impressive 2.52 GAA and .915 SV% in 38 games this season (22-12-4). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -143 home favorites against a Canucks squad that lost 4-2 to the Canadiens last night.
Klapka has one point (1G / 0A) in 13 games with the Flames this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old forward has 26 points (14G / 12A) in 33 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) this season.
Murphy is an undrafted goaltender out of Northeastern University. The 26-year-old has spent part of the season in the AHL, posting a 4.14 GAA and .881 SV% in four games (2-2-0).
Solovyov has played five games with the Flames this season, scoring one point (0G / 1A) and averaging 15:40 time-on-ice, but will return to the AHL. The 24-year-old defenseman has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 43 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) this season.
The Flames have been outscored 8-1 in their previous three games (0-2-1) and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Wolf was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old Wolf has impressed in his rookie season, posting a solid 2.58 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games (20-12-4). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Flyers squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).
The Flames have been outscored 8-1 in their previous three games (0-2-1) and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Wolf was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old Wolf has impressed in his rookie season, posting a solid 2.58 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games (20-12-4). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Flyers squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).
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.
Kevin Bahl will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, sending Bean to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Bean is averaging 15:53 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 42 games this season.
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.
