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Silver linings for the Calgary Flames after slow start to season

By Brett Montrose

Oct 11, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) celebrates his goal with left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) celebrates his goal with left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Flames’ penalty kill has been dynamite

The Calgary Flames are tied for the second best PK in the NHL. With a 95.5% (104.6% net) success rate, they’ve been close to perfect while down a man. With the power play yet to get clicking, it’s been a relief to see the other special team doing it’s thing.

For the Flames to maintain hope for a playoff berth, the penalty kill is going to have to stay top of class, especially if scoring goals is going to be a challenge for them.

Mikael Backlund and Elias Lindholm have stood out for me on the penalty kill. Hopefully Backlund can bury one (like Lindholm did against Columbus) the next time he’s gifted a breakaway while the Flames are shorthanded…

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