Maatta Leads Flames' Late Surge, Road Tests Ahead

0:00On March 29th, Calgary flames heating up late in the season, with Ali Mahada leading the charge on defense. The veteran picked up in that March 4th trade, sending Mackenzie Wigart to Utah, just netted the game winner in their 7-3 route of Vancouver. He's got 10 points already in 12 games, shaking off those healthy scratches from his mammoth days. The front office is all in on the rebuild now, flipping Nazim Kadri to Colorado on March 6th for picks and prospects. That opens the door for the kids, Tyson Gross, fresh college free agent, cracking the lineup and 23-year-old Brennan-Authman snagged from. The Rangers, making his debut against the conucks. Fans are buzzing about this youth surge, even as the flames sit at 31 wins, 34 losses, 8 overtime losses for 70 points. Seventh in the Pacific and out of playoffs. Still, they're spoilers, making contenders sweat for seating after that big conucks win. Looking ahead, they've got a gritty 3-game road swing starting Monday, March 30th, at 8.30 p.m. Eastern against the central leading.

1:06Avalanche in ball arena. Then Thursday, April 2nd at 10 p.m., Eastern versus Vegas at T-Mobile Arena, wrapping Saturday, April 4th at 10 p.m. Eastern with Anaheim at Honda. Center. These matchups will test the new blood and myodis fire could shape how Calgary closes out, building momentum into the offseason rebuild. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is NHL News Today.