Rasmus Andersson

Flames’ Markstrom Having Great Bounce-Back Season

Last season was a tough one for Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom, 33, was coming off a season in which he was a Vezina Trophy finalist as the league’s best goaltender, won 37 games, had a 2.22 goals-against average, posted a .922 save percentage, and had nine shutouts. Because he had such a strong […]

Andersson’s Suspension Sets The Tone For Headshots This Year

The NHL has been attempting to crack down on headshots for years. Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson decided to push these rules by delivering a high and hard hit to Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. Andersson was suspended four games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for the hit. This suspension will result […]

Pens Defeat Flames In Shootout To Win Fourth Straight Game

The Penguins defeated the Calgary Flames last night at PPG Paints Arena for their fourth straight win. Tristian Jarry made 33 saves and got his 100th NHL win. Two minutes and nine seconds into the game, defenseman Jan Rutta gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead. Rutta would score his third goal of the season in […]

Breaking Down the Calgary Flames Success

Just like that, the Calgary Flames have taken over the Pacific Division with a magnificent month of February that has seen them win all nine of their games played this month. But that’s not all, as the Flames franchise record matching ten-game win streak extends back to January, including them winning their last 13 of […]