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Weekly Wrap: Flames’ Riding Vladar, Seeking Consistency

The Calgary Flames had a week of reunions with Tkachuk and Monahan returning to town.

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There’s never a dull moment when it comes to the Calgary Flames, but many fans lead a very busy life, meaning it’s not always possible to keep up to date with every news story.

But don’t worry, we’re here to help!

Every Sunday we will recap the most exciting and relevant news stories that you may have missed throughout the week.

Monday

  • The Calgary Flames are going to hear this a lot. Matthew Phillips is having a great AHL season so far and fans really want to see him with the NHL Flames.
  • With Matthew Tkachuk's return to Calgary looming, many former teammates wondered what the reception would be like. 

Tuesday

  • Jacob Markstrom had a super cool new lava rock mask made but then we found out Dan Vladar was going to start on the first night of third jersey Blasty this season.
  • The Flames got the last laugh on Tkachuk, beating the Florida Panthers soundly. 

Wednesday

  • Fans enjoyed booing Tkachuk every time he touched the puck, even though they showed him love when his video played.
  • Calgary Flames wingers Andrew Mangiapane and Dillon Dube looked great against the Panthers, showing the Flames what they've been missing. 

Thursday

  • Another big reunion took place with the Flames welcoming Sean Monahan back. Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter called him captain material. 
  • Monahan got a bit choked up talking about what the fans in Calgary mean to him. 
  • Then the former Flames star showed them what they've been missing with a big two-point night to lead the Habs to a 2-1 victory. 
  • Markstrom took the loss personally after a gaffe in the first period. "I just suck at hockey right now."

Friday

  • More Monahan talk included the fact he's playing so well he may be on the NHL trade block again, this time for different reasons. 
  • More Calgary Flames goalie talk. The team should ride with Vladar to help Markstrom get some confidence back. But the team needs the No. 1 back to form. 

Saturday

  • The Flames went back to Vladar, but also gave Kevin Rooney another shot – scratching Brett Ritchie from the fourth line. 
  • Hockey Night in Canada featured a Flames victory over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The Caps superstar was almost invisible.