The Calgary Flames wrapped up a four-game trip in Colorado with Dan Vladar starting in net due to Jacob Markstrom's illness. Despite a strong performance by Vladar, the Flames lost 3-1 to the Avalanche. The team also faced a situation with Vladar being steamrolled in his crease, prompting the reminder of having an Emergency Backup Goalie (EBUG) available. In the midst of these events, Chris Tanev and Jacob Markstrom returned to practice after dealing with injuries and illness, respectively. However, Markstrom started in the game against Dallas, indicating his recovery. The Flames continue to navigate through goaltending challenges and player injuries.
Jacob Markstrom starting tonight vs. Dallas. #Flames
Dan Vladar is on the ice at 10 am on a game day, which would more often than not indicate Jacob Markstrom will start tonight for #flames vs Dallas.
#Flames Chris Tanev, fresh off a dozen stitches and testing to ensure his jaw wasn't broken, on Monday's gutsy shot-block: “Probably not the smartest play, to do that. But, I mean, it’s the only way that I was going to get in front of the puck.”
#Flames Wednesday practice summary: • Chris Tanev taking part after taking a puck to the face Monday. • Jacob Markstrom on the ice after missing Monday with illness. • Jordan Oesterle recalled and practicing. • Lines and pairings stay the same.
Dan Vladar was just steamrolled in his crease. Vladar seems alright, but seems like a good time to remind you the #Flames have an EBUG tonight.
Bit of a situation tonight in net for Calgary. Jacob Markstrom is sick, so won’t get the start as planned. Dan Vladar gets the start. Emergency backup Dustin Nickel has been signed to a contract and will be backing up. #Flames
Flames have woken up since the second #Avs goal, get one and another great chance ... ... and then another soft one at their end of the ice. Nathan MacKinnon, uh, surprises Vladar with wrist shot from near the blue line. 3-1 #Avs
Dan Vladar starting tonight in Colorado. #Flames
#Flames wrap a four-game trip tonight in Colorado. 8 pm puck drop, pregame on @Sportsnet960 at 7 pm. No morning skate on a back-to back. Will get any lineup changes, starting goalies at warmup. If it’s Dan Vladar in net, he’s got a 0.925 SV% in two career starts vs. Colorado.