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Daymond Langkow scored early in the third period, and the Calgary Flames held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in a matchup of division leaders on Saturday night.

Jay Bouwmeester: With a few adjustments, he's been a knockout for Calgary. Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester became the Calgary Flames' biggest offseason addition when they acquired for his rights at the draft and kept him away from free agency by signing him to a long-term deal.

REUTERS/Todd Korol) At the end of each month of NHL play, we're taking a look at how we think the Canadian Olympic hockey team is shaping up.

Bank on seeing: The Flames know exactly what it takes to be successful on the road but they're running into a team that is loaded with confidence on its home ice.

The Calgary Flames haven't had a very good track record in the playoffs overA the past four seasons.

Almost insulted as the crowd around him grew from a couple of reporters to a handful, Miikka Kiprusoff begged them not to grill him looking for reasons for his spectacular play this season.

With time running out - in one of their most luckless rinks yet - the Calgary Flames rallied Saturday night, rustling up two goals to force overtime against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Blessed with a wicked release, Jarome Iginla's modus operandi never changes. Blast away.

I nto the Dome of Death rode the Calgary Flames, memories of a humiliating loss in their last foray long forgotten.

I hate to say it, though I have known it since the beginning of training camp, but without some major changes the Calgary Flames are destined for another first-round exit this season.

Leading by only a goal Monday, the Anaheim Ducks sat back and allowed the visiting Calgary Flames to completely dominate the third period.

Jarome Iginla's red-hot play as of late has helped the Calgary Flames stock up on some victories.

Jarome Iginla had plenty to smile about after connecting for three goals in Calgary's 5-2 win.

Jarome Iginla's first hat trick of the season propelled Calgary past Los Angeles, 5-2, at Staples Center.

"I wasn't pleased at all tonight. You get five out of six points, it is a successful trip - as far as the points and the win-loss column.

Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff looks on as the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate forward Dustin Byfuglien's second-period goal Thursday night at the Saddledome.

Calgary Flames, Miikka Kiprusoff, makes a save on a crashing Colorado Avalanche, David Jones , in secondperiod action at the Saddledome.... DARREN MAKOWICHUK/SUN MEDIA Chris Stewart #25 of the Colorado Avalanche and Brandon Prust #33 of the Calgary Flames fight during NHL hockey action in Calgary at the Pengrowth Saddledome Tuesday, November 17, ...

But the numbers that worked against him as a Maple Leaf prospect seem more favourable now that he's a member of the Calgary Flames .

Wojtek Wolski #8 the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Milan Hejduk #23, Ryan Wilson #44 and Adam Foote #52 in third period action on October 28, 2009 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

D Jay Bouwmeester has the NHL's longest current iron-man streak, playing in his 359th game in a row Friday night in Buffalo.