Clark Bishop returned to the NHL on Thursday night, playing with the Calgary Flames after serving as captain of the Calgary Wranglers.

Saturday, 5 p.m. MT, Xcel Energy Center TV: Sportsnet West. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Flames +155, Wild -188 The buzz Feisty forward Ryan Lomberg is aware that plenty of outsiders remain unconvinced that his Calgary Flames can stick in a playoff spot.

(AP Photo/Matt Marton) Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar, left, checks Calgary Flames’ Jake Bean during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Calgary Flames right ...

Yegor Sharangovich had a short-handed goal and an assist, and Rory Kerins had two assists in his NHL debut for the Flames (21-14-7), who have won three in a row and four of six. Dustin Wolf, who is 7-1-1 in his past nine starts, made 23 saves.

Connor Bedard recorded his 100th NHL point with a goal for the Blackhawks (14-28-2), who have lost three in a row and four of five (1-4-0). Petr Mrazek made 31 saves.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also ...

The Flames announced today that they have recalled centre Clark Bishop from the Calgary Wranglers. In his third season with the Wranglers and first as team captain, Bishop is enjoying a career-year with 33 points from 16 goals and 17 assists through 39 games.

Kevin Bahl won’t return for Saturday evening’s game. The Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild met for the second time in the 2024-25 season on Saturday. In the second period, Bahl was protecting the puck behind the net when Wild forward Jakub Lauko hit him from behind.

It had been 21 games since Rasmus Andersson last punctuated a goal with his patented death stare, and 26 games since Martin Pospisil last found the net. Neither streak can hold a candle to the six-year wait Clark Bishop had endured between his last NHL snipe and the one he celebrated Saturday.

Despite a strong outing from the visiting Buffalo Sabres the Calgary Flames were able to take home the 5-2 victory. CF% – 40.81%|| SCF% – 42.51%|| HDCF% – 45.72%|| xGF% – 50.12% It’s a Team Game – The Sabres’ momentum came in waves but stayed at a consistently high level all night long.

The team hits the road for a pair of contests in Minnesota Saturday (5 p.m. MT) and Winnipeg Sunday (4 p.m. MT). After this weekend's games, the Flames will play seven of their next eight at home, beginning with a Tuesday night affair against Washington. GET TICKETS

The Calgary Flames are home for one contest this week, facing the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know.