Staffan Kronwall News

After staking themselves to a 3-2 lead just after the midway point, the Flames only gave up a couple of scoring chances but they both ended up in the net.

Frankly, they weren't anywhere near as sharp, or intense, as they were two nights earlier in San Jose in that exciting 2-1 win.

Eric Nystrom celebrates a Flames' goal last season during a game between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames.

The Abbotsford Heat have past the quarter point of their first American Hockey League season, so to mark this occasion, we though a report card on the team would be fitting.

2. Chicago RW Patrick Kane celebrated his 21st birthday in style with a goal and an assist.

Brian McGrattan takes one on the nose from Colton Orr. Photograph by: Claus Andersen, Getty Images Calgary 5 Toronto 2 Three Stars 1. Calgary G Miikka Kiprusoff-- No ifs, ands or buts, the Finnish redhead was the only reason the Leafs didn't hit double digits when his teammates totally abandoned him during the middle 30 minutes.

Flames burn-up Leafs Brandon Prust #33 of the Calgary Flames tries to break free from Jamal Mayers #21 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 14, 2009 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Kiprusoff shuts out Canadiens Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff makes a save on Montreal Canadiens Tomas Plekanec during the second period of NHL hockey action in Montreal, November 10, 2009.

This is the way Detroit coach Mike Babcock wants his team to play. Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom scored 59 seconds apart in the second period, and Alberta native Chris Osgood made 20 saves to help the Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Saturday night.

The Detroit Red Wings prepare to battle the Calgary Flames tonight without the services of Jonathan Ericsson and Valtteri Filppula , and the 7-3-and-2 Flames, whose 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche broke a 3-game winning streak, have no qualms about kicking the Wings while they're down, as Jarome Iginla told the Calgary Sun's Wes Gilbertson: ...

The Kronwalls have been on opposite sides plenty of times in the past. Calgary Flames defenceman Staffan Kronwall grinned yesterday as he recounted his pre-teen battles with his older brother, Niklas, who now patrols the blueline for the Detroit Red Wings.

Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall will see his brother, Staffan, on a much more regular basis as his physically larger but younger brother is currently employed by the Calgary Flames, who the Red Wings play on Saturday.

Calgary Flames' Staffan Kronwall is one of three reserve defencemen battling for playing time with the Flames.

The Calgary Flames may be the NHL's best team at this early stage of the season, but if they want to stay that way they may have to do something about their backup goaltending.

Eric Nystrom had a strong night for the Flames, picking up two goals in his team's 4-3 win.

Robyn Regehr is pleased with the Flames great start, but determined to pick his own play up.

Nigel Dawes and Olli Jokinen scored in the shootout to give the Calgary Flames their second comeback victory in Edmonton this season, a 4-3 victory over the Oilers on Thursday night.

The last time the Calgary Flames won four straight games to start a season was when they captured their first-ever Pacific Division title back in 1993-94. Now residing in the Northwest, Calgary will try to match that mark tonight against the division-rival Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place.

Had any other player been originally credited with Staffan Kronwall's goal, it's likely a search would be on for the keepsake puck.

Eric Nystrom of the Calgary Flames celebrates one of two goals on Tuesday against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.