March 28, 2026Updated 5:29 pm EDT
The Saturday NHL schedule features the Calgary Flames (30-34-8) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (21-42-8) at Scotiabank Saddledome, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames rank 14th in the Western Conference (68 points), and the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference (50 points).
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Injury reportsFlames
Jonathan Huberdeau: Out For Season (Hip),
Samuel Honzek: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Yan Kuznetsov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Joel Hanley: Out (Upper Body),
Connor Zary: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed)
Canucks
Filip Chytil: Out (Face),
Thatcher Demko: Out For Season (Hip),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
Stats to know
In 72 games played, Mikael Backlund has totaled 39 points (16 goals and 23 assists).
Dustin Wolf has conceded 140 goals (3.0 goals-against average) and racked up 1,224 saves with an .898 save percentage (29th in the league).
Elias Pettersson has 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 total points this season.
Kevin Lankinen has an .877 save percentage (63rd in the league), with 967 total saves, giving up 136 goals (3.6 goals-against average).
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Mar 28, 2026
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