Flames might be playing too well right now

Nov 3, 2026, 12:45 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Kyle Morton,

The Calgary Flames started the season with a four-game losing streak that saw them sink to a minus-19 goal differential while looking completely uncompetitive.

Since then, a team that entered the year tabbed as one of the favorites to finish with the worst record in the NHL and have the best odds at the number one overall pick in the 2027 NHL Draft next June has gone 7-4-0 and moved to just one point out of a playoff spot as solid goaltending and quality play from a defense deep with young talent has powered some surprising success.

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