Monahan's goal in OT gives Flames 5-4 win over Avalanche

DENVER (AP) — The Calgary Flames have traded controversy for good fortune and turned their season around. They even found a way to beat the Colorado Avalanche. Sean Monahan scored 2:09 into overtime and the Flames rebounded after losing a two-goal lead to beat the Avalanche 5-4 on Monday night. Matthew...

Dube helps Flames beat Kings 4-3 to stay perfect under Ward

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Dillon Dube has made a big impact on the Calgary Flames’ since being called up from the minors three weeks ago. He’s also helped Milan Lucic turn his season around. Dube and Lucic each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3...

Lucic scores 1st goal with Flames in 4-3 win over Sabres

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — It took 28 games, but Milan Lucic finally has his first goal with the Calgary Flames. Lucic scored early in the third period to open three-goal lead, and the Flames held on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 Thursday night. “A little bit of relief. It's always nice to get the...

Lindholm scores twice, Flames beat Senators 3-1

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Make it two wins in as many games for Calgary Flames interim head coach Geoff Ward. Elias Lindholm scored the deciding goal late in the third period and added an empty-netter, leading the Flames to a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Ward was also a winner on...

Flames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuse

Bill Peters resigned as coach of the Calgary Flames after it was disclosed he directed racist slurs at a Nigerian-born player in the minors a decade ago and kicked and punched players behind the bench during his recent time with Carolina. General manager Brad Treliving said he received a resignation letter from...

Bill Peters resigns as Flames coach after allegations of racial slurs, physical abuse toward players in previous jobs

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Bill Peters resigns as Flames coach after allegations of racial slurs, physical abuse toward players in previous jobs.

Aliu calls Flames coach's apology 'misleading, insincere’

Akim Aliu is not happy with the apology Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters issued for a racial slur he allegedly used when both were in the minors 10 years ago. The former NHL player released his own statement Thursday on Twitter, saying he found Peters' statement a day earlier acknowledging that he used offensive...

Lindholm scores in OT, Flames beat Sabres 3-2

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Flames captain Mark Giordano was thoroughly impressed with how Calgary rallied rather than unraveled. Following two-plus days of facing questions regarding the uncertain status of coach Bill Peters, the Flames showed no signs of being distracted with Elias Lindholm scoring on a...

Flames coach apologizes for language used with black player

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters acknowledged in a letter of apology on Wednesday that he used offensive language in dealing with a Nigerian-born player 10 years ago in the minors. General manager Brad Treliving confirmed receipt of the letter, which was first posted on Twitter by TSN,...

Calgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slurs

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach — and whatever future he might have in the sport — have been placed into question while the NHL and the team investigate allegations he directed racist slurs at a Nigerian-born player in the minors 10 years ago....