March 6, 2026; CAN, Edmonton, Alberta; Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake (53) celebrates scoring a goal during Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images The Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes will look to complete their sweep of Western Canada when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
The Hurricanes arrived in Calgary on a two-game winning streak, including a 6-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday and a 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.
“Obviously back-to-back games are tough, traveling, going to bed late, but there’s no excuse,” said Carolina forward Jackson Blake, who scored twice in Edmonton. “We just have to have the same mentality we had (Friday) and finish this road trip with a big win.”
To say a hurricane is on the way would be an understatement. They have suffered just one regulation-time loss in their last 15 games (12-1-2) and have scored 12 goals in their last two outings.
Their ability to control the game was on full display in Edmonton, where they beat the high-octane Oilers 32-16 in this clash.
“I don’t think anyone had a shift,” Carolina defensive back Jalen Chatfield said. “We knew we had to play together and needed everyone. Ghost got cut early, so the whole team had to step up and fill in.”
The only blemish was the loss of defenseman Shane Gostisbehere, who left the game after the first period with a lower body injury. He missed 17 games this season due to four injuries.
“It’s obviously not good,” coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “I feel like he’s been dealing with something all year. Even when he’s kind of rolling, I think he’s still getting scratched.”
The Flames not only hit the ice after losing four straight games and sitting just next to last place in the NHL standings, but they also trimmed their roster further before Friday’s trade deadline.
Calgary traded top center Nazem Kadri to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Victor Olofsson, conditional first- and second-round draft selections and prospects. To fill their need at center, the Flames also sent a draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Strome.
Earlier this week, the club traded key defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth for a package that included three second-round draft picks and prospect veteran depth defenseman Olli Maatta.
“It’s about getting this organization back to where we want to be on a consistent basis,” Flames general manager Craig Conroy said. “That’s all we wanted. It’s disappointing because I hate losing games, but again, it’s a learning process.”
Calgary will end a three-game homestand with a 10-2 lead, with the second loss being a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
The Flames have won just three of their last 13 games (3-7-3) and will likely include more youth with the hope that Strome will join a reduced leadership group that will provide much-needed guidance.
“It’s not only an opportunity to play, but it’s also an opportunity to spread my knowledge and help people,” Strome told the Flames’ website. “I have always relied on the people who helped me as a child and I know how much of an impact that has had on my career in my life and I have tried to do that at every moment.
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