Dustin Wolf, the young goaltender for the Calgary Flames, started against the Montreal Canadiens and made a career-high 36 saves in a 5-2 victory. He continued his success with two straight wins in subsequent games. Wolf's performance has been notable, including facing off against Alex Ovechkin and remaining with the team due to Vladar's hip surgery.
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has been cleared for full practice and game participation, while backup Dan Vladar will have season-ending hip surgery, the Calgary Flames announced Thursday: https://t.co/HUCHe6SwT3
Jacob Markstrom is skating today with his #flames teammates
With Vladar’s hip surgery, Dustin Wolf remains with the team on an emergency recall. Per the team, Vladar’s surgery will allow him “the rehabilitation period required for a full recovery and to ensure he’s ready to start the 2024-25 season on schedule.” #Flames https://t.co/wWDT3gd7Rj
#Flames rookie Dustin Wolf, the 174th NHL netminder to be scored on by Alex Ovechkin: “I’m sure there will be a couple more. It’s pretty special to play against a guy like that. Obviously didn’t get the result, but that was pretty fun.”
Two straight wins in two straight starts for Dustin Wolf. 🐺 Catch him back in net when the Flames take on the Capitals TONIGHT at 8:30pm ET / 6:30pm MT on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+! https://t.co/1ABg8e3FeT
Dustin Wolf starting tonight vs. Washington. #Flames
Dustin Wolf makes a career-high 36 saves in 5-2 victory over #GoHabsGo. That’s two really good games in a row for #Flames young goaltender.
Dustin Wolf starts for #Flames against Habs.
Dustin Wolf starting tonight vs. Montreal. #Flames
Dustin Wolf leads Flames out onto the ice as tonight's starter vs Montreal. Well-earned start for the 22-year-old on HNIC. Quite a buzz in the rink already, as Hans fans started lining the glass and chanting early.