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Flames Head to Vegas Looking for Back-to-Back Wins

The Calgary Flames aim to extend their momentum with a back-to-back win Thursday night, traveling to Las Vegas to face the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights. After a slow start to the season—marked by five straight losses—the Flames snapped their losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, showcasing improved offensive and defensive consistency.

Now, they’ll test that progress against Vegas, which enters the matchup with a 6-2-0 record and a strong early-season showing. The game also carries personal significance for Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, who was traded to Vegas last season and will face his former team for the first time this campaign.

Thursday’s contest marks the first of four meetings between the two teams in the 2026-27 season, with Calgary’s lineup expected to remain largely unchanged from Tuesday’s win. Goaltender Dustin Wolf, who starts the game, will look to build on the team’s first victory of the year while navigating a challenging road environment.

The Flames’ ability to sustain their recent improvement will be on full display against one of the division’s early frontrunners.

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