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Will the Flames go all the way this season?

Be Interactive

2022-05-31 13:25:09

The Calgary Flames may have what it takes to reach the Grand Finals this season, their first since 2004.

Calgary Flames

It would be a major feat for them, who missed the playoffs last season.

Calgary Flames

In 2021-2022, the Flames lost their first two games, before winning the next six. We were starting to believe it!

Ten straight wins

The most impressive streak then came in January and February. Ten straight wins, no less.

Tyler Toffoli

This prompted the team to move quickly to secure the services of one of the NHL's top goal scorers, Tyler Toffoli.

Tyler Toffoli

Toffoli didn't disappoint when he arrived, having scored 5 goals in his first 7 games with the Flames.

Tyler Toffoli

It remains to be seen if the prolific winger will be able to score the big goals in the playoffs, he scored 5 in 22 games last year in Montreal.

Tyler Toffoli

Another notable acquisition for the Flames during the trade period was Swedish forward Calle Jarnkrok, who was acquired from the Seattle Kraken.

Calle Jarnkrok

The latter cost the Flames second and third round picks. Expensive for a player with about 30 points per year?

Elias Lindholm

Maybe, but it doesn't matter: Jarnkrok is a regular and reliable field hockey player. Moreover, with the Flames, he joined his cousin Elias Lindholm...

Jacob Markstrom

... and his childhood friend Jacob Markstrom. The three of them formed the "Gavle Gang"!

Gavle, Sweden

The town of Gavle, Sweden saw this trio grow up in the 90's, before all three reached the National Hockey League.

Elias Lindholm

Speaking of Lindholm, the Flames obviously made it a point to keep him happy by getting his good friend. It paid off!

Elias Lindholm

Lindholm is indeed having a great season, similar to his career best (27 goals 51 assists for 78 points in 2018-2019).

Jacob Markstrom

Markstrom, meanwhile, is holding down the fort in front of the cage. He has hardly ever presented such good statistics since the beginning of his career.