The top-seeded Calgary Flames will look to bounce again in opposition to the surging Colorado Avalanche of their last recreation on the Pepsi Center on Wednesday earlier than the collection makes its means again over the northern border. Calgary began off the collection robust with a convincing 4-Zero win in Game 1, however has since dropped the final two to the Avalanche. The Flames’ offense hasn’t been clicking the way in which they had been hoping heading into the collection, however have an opportunity to show that round in Game 4. Colorado, however, is seeking to keep the momentum its gained following two straight wins. Cale Makar will make the second begin of his NHL profession for Colorado on Wednesday following
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Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk Shines With Two-Goal Performance In Win Over Flames
Well, it looks like Jake DeBrusk is starting to round back into form. DeBrusk, who recently missed nine games with a concussion, has made his presence known upon returning from injury. After scoring a clutch goal in last Saturday’s overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, DeBrusk netted a pair in the Boston Bruins’ 6-4 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Following the tilt against Calgary, NESN’s Andy Brickley and Jack Edwards broke down DeBrusk’s big performance. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Complete Team Effort Key To Bruins’ Blowout Win Over Calgary Flames
The Bruins had an impressive 5-2 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames Tuesday night in Boston. The Bruins found themselves trailing 2-1 after the first period and came back to completely shut down the Flames offense in a dominant final 40 minutes. With leadership and focus from the veterans, to grit and hustle from the rookies, the Bruins pulled off an all-around team win. For Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s game breakdown, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Islanders Trade Travis Hamonic To Flames For Multiple NHL Draft Picks
The Calgary Flames and New York Islanders made the first major trade at the 2017 NHL Draft on Saturday. Calgary acquired top-four defenseman Travis Hamonic and a fourth-round draft pick from New York in exchange for three draft picks. Hamonic tallied 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 49 games for the Islanders last season. He also averaged 20:27 of ice time per game. Lower and upper body injuries derailed Hamonic’s 2016-17 campaign. He’s signed for three more years with a contract that carries a $ 3,857,143 salary cap hit. Hamonic joins a Flames blue line that includes impressive defensemen Mark Giordano and Dougie Hamilton. NESN.com
Bruins Wrap: Boston Downs Calgary 5-2, Ends Flames’ 10-Game Win Streak
The Calgary Flames entered Wednesday night riding a 10-game winning streak, but all good things must come to an end. The Boston Bruins put an end to the Flames’ winning ways with an impressive 5-2 victory. Boston’s offense turned in a terrific performance, as it received goals from three different lines. David Pastrnak opened the scoring for Boston, followed by tallies from Brad Marchand, David Backes and Matt Beleskey. Goaltender Anton Khudobin was solid in relief of Tuukka Rask, as he turned away 21 of 23 Flames shot attempts. The Bruins have now won four games in a row, and continue to chip away at the Atlantic Division standing... NESN.com