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The Calgary Flames are in a playoff spot past the midway point of the season, but Nazem Kadri believes they have even more to give.

Logan Thompson made 32 saves, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas scored goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1.

In this case, however, the 34-year-old centre is thrilled to be credited with a helper. Kadri is among the ambassadors for the Kruger Big Assist, which aims to make the game of hockey more affordable, accessible and inclusive for all Canadians.

Kadri scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Jets. Kadri has five points over his last three contests, which comes after a four-game slump. He scored in the third period to get the Flames within two goals,

This one was an interesting contest, as Washington gritted out another win, this time 3-1 against the Flames, who are working to hold onto a wild card spot in the Western Conferen

Wolf sports an elite .936 save percentage and 1.98 GAA with 8.61 goals saved above average across 15 home games. The Flames have also been far stingier on home ice with 2.63 goals against per game and a 75.8 penalty-kill percentage compared to respective 3.29 and 67.1% marks on the highway.

Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

With the Calgary Flames in the playoff mix, Nazem Kadri hopes his team will be trade-deadline buyers instead of sellers this season. “I think that's the goal, is to try to improve, try to become ...

Kadri faced trade talk on the first day of training camp. He even told reporters to "pump the brakes a little bit" on the rumours and innuendo.

The Maple Leafs need a centre and will try to get one before the March 7 NHL trade deadline. Who makes sense? Jonas and CJ weigh in.

Kadri snapped a four-game point drought with an impressive performance, as he played a pivotal role in the Flames' comeback. He tied the game midway through the second period with his 16th goal of the campaign,