Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar made NHL history by becoming the first player to score 20 goals and block 200 shots in a single season. Weegar's 20th goal set a new franchise record for most even-strength goals by a defenseman in a season, surpassing Al MacInnis. The Flames defeated San Jose 5-0, with milestones also including Coleman's 30th goal and Klapka's first NHL goal and fight. Weegar expressed his commitment to the team's potential and desire to stay in Calgary.
One of #Flames top prospects has joined @AHLWranglers. https://t.co/wZArnXGA6d
Nazem Kadri when asked whether he wants to stick around in Calgary through a retooling process: “For sure. I chose to be here. There were other options for me, but I chose to be here. I still feel that way.” #Flames
#Flames C Nazem Kadri, asked if he is committed to stay in Calgary through a retool: “For sure. I chose to be here.”
Pending UFA Oliver Kylington reiterated his desire to sign back with Calgary. “I want to stay. I like it here.” #Flames
#Flames D Oliver Kylington, a pending UFA, repeating what he has said many times: “I want to stay and I like it here and I’m interested to be here.”
#Flames D MacKenzie Weegar says, “I truly believe this team has a lot of potential.” On his future in Calgary: “I think it’s just an easy way out to leave here. It’ll be a lot more rewarding to stick this through.”
Cool hockey note from the Calgary Flames' regular season finale tonight: with his 20th goal of the season, Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar became the first player in NHL history to score 20 goals and block 200 shots in a single season (shot-block recording began in 2005-06).
What a season for #Flames MacKenzie Weegar, officially, the first player in NHL history to score 20 goals and block 200 shots. He also finished with 194 hits. Outstanding.
Post-game gold from #Flames MacKenzie Weegar: “I think the most special part was the big mutant Klapka getting that goal and giving me a big hug and he’s looking down at me and he’s like, ‘I just scored in the NHL!’ And he’s spitting in my face, and I’m like, ‘F---ing rights!’ ”
A fun season finale for the #Flames 🔥Adam Klapka scores his 1st NHL goal 🔥Blake Coleman hits 30 goals for the first time in his career 🔥MacKenzie Weegar breaks Al MacInnis’ franchise record for most even-strength goals by a defenceman in a season with 17 with his first-career…
Cool hockey note from the Calgary Flames' regular season finale tonight: with his 20th goal of the season, Flames defenseman McKenzie Weegar became the first player in NHL history to score 20 goals and block 200 shots in a single season (shot-block recording began in 2005-06).
Summing up an evening of milestones Flames fans soaked up on Fan Appreciation Night: Coleman 30th Weegar 20th goal (team record 17th ES goal) Klapka 1st NHL goal + 1st NHL fight Wolf falls 8.9 seconds short of 1st NHL shutout Kadri 16 shots attempts but can’t get #30
20 Goals on the Season 17 even-strength goals, passing Al MacInnis for the most among #Flames all-time defenseman in a single season Joins Makar, Josi and Dahlin for 20 goal D-Men this season First player in #NHL history to score 20 goals and have over 200 blocked shots… https://t.co/ve4OeFTjjo
MacKenzie Weegar’s 20th goal is pretty significant. He’s the first player to record 20 goals and 200 blocked shots in the same NHL season (h/t @WesGilbertson). Also his 17th even strength goal. New franchise record for d-men, passing Al MacInnis (16, 1987-88). #Flames https://t.co/zE9XOWaF3E
MacKenzie Weegar is the first player in NHL history to score 20 goals and have 200 blocked shots in a single season (blocks started being tracked during in 2005-06 season). #Flames https://t.co/JduONiYU8H
#Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar is the first player in NHL history with 20 goals and 200 blocked shots in the same season. How cool is that?
Milestones keep coming! MacKenzie Weegar is a 20-goal scorer for the first time in his NHL career. First Calgary d-man to hit 20 goals since Mark Giordano had 21 in 2015-16. #Flames now lead San Jose 5-0 in the second period.
Weegar…2️⃣0️⃣🚨#flames