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Flames' Dustin Wolf: Allows three goals in relief appearance
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Wolf stopped 20 of 23 shots in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Oilers after replacing an injured Devin Cooley (lower body).
Wolf entered after Cooley sustained a lower-body injury late in the first period and surrendered three goals over the final two frames. Cooley's injury could create additional starting opportunities for Wolf, but his performances this season have been far from encouraging. While Cooley was the starter during the Flames' recent four-game winning streak, Wolf owns a 4.81 GAA and an .839 save percentage across six appearances this season.
Flames' Brennan Othmann: Hurt in first period Wednesday
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Othmann (upper body) was injured in Wednesday's game versus the Oilers.
Othmann came away from a fight a little worse for wear. The 23-year-old winger was playing in his fifth straight game, though he's not a lock to remain in the lineup even if he recovers from this injury quickly. Maxim Tsyplakov would likely replace Othmann if the latter can't suit up Friday versus the Kraken.
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Flames' Devin Cooley: Exits Wednesday's game
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Cooley (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Oilers.
Cooley got banged up on a collision with Colton Dach in the first period, and the Flames' goalie didn't return for the second frame. The 29-year-old has been rolling lately, so this injury comes at an awful time. He stopped eight of nine shots prior to his exit. If he's not healthy for Friday's game versus the Kraken, expect the Flames to call up a goalie from AHL Calgary.
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Flames' Devin Cooley: Set to start Wednesday
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Cooley is slated to start Wednesday's road game against Edmonton, Derek Wills of QR Calgary 770 AM reports.
Cooley is in the midst of a four-game winning streak, and he's set to draw a fifth consecutive start Wednesday. Across his recent four-game surge, he's posted a 1.50 GAA and .955 save percentage.
Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Plucks apple in Monday's win
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Kuznetsov notched an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Kuznetsov has mostly played in a bottom-four role this season, though he was a healthy scratch for the second game of the year. The defenseman has two assists, 12 shots on net, 12 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 10 appearances. He's primarily a shutdown defender, so there's little chance he'll score his way onto the scene in fantasy.
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Flames' Simon Nemec: Adds two helpers
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Nemec notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Nemec has done alright to start the season, picking up five assists across 11 games. He's added 17 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating while seeing top-pairing minutes to begin his time with the Flames. The uptick in usage should help him surpass his 26-point total from 68 regular-season games in 2025-26 with the Devils.
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Flames' Matthew Coronato: Dishes pair of helpers
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Coronato notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Coronato has gone on a playmaking run during his five-game point streak. He has a goal and six assists in that span. The 23-year-old winger is at two goals, eight helpers, 26 shots on net, 11 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 11 appearances. The Flames' offense leaves a lot to be desired, but Coronato is getting an unobstructed opportunity at top-six minutes, so he could still enjoy a breakout year.
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Flames' Mikael Backlund: Scores in return
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Backlund scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Backlund returned after missing two games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran center has held a top-six role when healthy, earning two goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, seven hits and six PIM over nine outings. Backlund can often produce around a 40-point pace, but at age 37, there's always a risk of decline.
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Flames' Joel Farabee: Stays hot with two points
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Farabee scored an empty-net goal on two shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Farabee extended his point streak to five games (three goals, five assists). This was his second multi-point effort in a row. The 26-year-old winger is starting to look more like a top-line option for 2026-27 given his recent surge. He's at 11 points (six on the power play), 26 shots on net, eight blocked shots, six PIM, five hits and a minus-2 rating over 11 games. While the plus-minus rating will likely stay negative, Farabee's scoring is enough to be worth consideration in fantasy.
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Flames' Ben Jones: Reassigned to AHL
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Jones was assigned to AHL Calgary on Tuesday.
Jones played in two games with the Flames during his recall from the minors, but he was a healthy scratch in Monday's 5-2 win over Toronto. With Mikael Backlund back from an upper-body injury, Jones will return to the minors. The 27-year-old Jones has notched seven goals and two assists in seven AHL appearances this season.
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Flames' Martin Pospisil: Scores, assists in home win
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Pospisil scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. He also recorded four hits.
Pospisil is not known for his scoring ability as a bottom-six forward who sees time on the penalty-killing unit, but he made the most of the opportunity to score into the open goal in the third period of Monday's win. His combination of physical play and playmaking ability makes him particularly appealing in fantasy formats that reward hits, although his scoring opportunities could remain inconsistent in a supporting bottom-six role.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Two goals in Monday's win
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Gridin scored two goals, including one on the power play, on five shots and added an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Gridin opened the scoring in the first period, then added another just 25 seconds into the second, helping Calgary build a three-goal lead. He later assisted on Martin Pospisil's empty-net goal, completing his three-point performance. The young winger has four goals this season and all of them have come over his last four contests. He also has back-to-back multi-point performances and four straight games with at least two shots on goal, so he's clearly trending in the right direction.
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Flames' Devin Cooley: Makes 26 saves in fourth straight win
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Cooley stopped 26 of 28 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. He also recorded an assist.
Cooley extended his winning streak to four starts, posting a .929 save percentage against a Toronto team entering the contest on a four-game winning streak. The 28-year-old has rebounded impressively from a difficult start to the season, establishing himself as a reliable option in Calgary's crease. His recent form and growing consistency make him an appealing fantasy option as he continues to get regular starts. Cooley appears to have taken over the No. 1 role from Dustin Wolf for good since he's posted a 1.50 GAA and .954 save percentage during the winning run.
Flames' Mikael Backlund: Good to go against Toronto
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Backlund (upper body) will play against the Maple Leafs on Monday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.
Backlund will return to the Flames' lineup Monday after missing each of the last two games with an upper-body injury. The 37-year-old veteran's return will provide a boost for Calgary's top line, as he's posted two points, 24 shots on net and seven hits across eight outings this season. Backlund is a risky player to start in fantasy Monday, especially against a Maple Leafs' squad that has won four straight games.
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Flames' Mikael Backlund: Game-time decision
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Backlund (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Toronto on Monday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.
After missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, Backlund appears to be on track to play against the Maple Leafs. He returned to his regular top-line role during Monday's morning skate and went through his normal game-day routine. Backlund has earned one goal, two points, 24 shots on net, three blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.
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Flames' Devin Cooley: Tending twine Monday
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Cooley will start Monday's home game against the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM reports.
Cooley has picked up wins in each of his last three outings, and he'll draw a fourth consecutive start Monday. During his three-game winning streak, the 29-year-old has posted a 1.33 GAA and .961 save percentage. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.85 goals per game to begin the regular season, which ranks fifth in the NHL.
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