Calgary’s 4-1 win over Detroit extended its winning streak to three and marked a sharp turnaround from an 0-5 start. Led by Devin Cooley’s goaltending, disciplined defense and contributions from young players, the rebuilding Flames are finding a workmanlike identity reminiscent of the 2004 team honored before the game.

By the Numbers
  • Calgary has won 4 of its last 5 games.
  • The Flames started the season 0-5 and were outscored by 19 goals.
  • Cooley made 28 saves against Detroit.
  • Calgary scored 3 goals in the second period.
Yes, But

The recent surge echoes the 2004 team’s unlikely playoff run, but Calgary is in the first year of a rebuild, and no one is treating a playoff berth as a realistic expectation. The team’s defense-first approach is helping an offensively limited roster compete, though sustaining the turnaround remains the challenge.

State of Play
  • Calgary has won 3 straight, with Cooley delivering a run of strong performances.
  • Youngsters Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin scored, while call-up Jonathan Castagna came close to his first NHL goal.
  • The team honored the 2004 squad with throwback uniforms, hard hats and a ceremonial puck drop.
Bottom Line

The Flames aren’t replicating the 2004 team’s playoff ambitions—yet—but they are showing that structure, effort and dependable goaltending can turn a rough start into meaningful momentum.