Calgary Flames (2-8-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (5-5-1, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames hit the road against the Ottawa Senators looking to end a five-game road skid.

Nylander left last Friday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres following a hit from Jason Zucker. He then missed Saturday’s contest entirely, marking his first absence in a regular-season game since April 2022.

Trade rumours have been at the forefront of the news cycle for the Calgary Flames this season. Such is the case when you’re sitting last place in the NHL despite calling yourself a playoff team.

On the ensuing rush up ice, Connor Zary dipsy-doodled around Braden Schneider before sending a no-look backhand pass into the slot that was converted by Sharangovich for his first goal of the season and a 3-1 lead with 7:32 left in the middle period.

On the back of two goals each by Max Domi and Matthew Knies, the Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 at Scotiabank Arena. The Flames arrived in Toronto with an NHL-low five points. The Leafs departed after the game for Columbus to play the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night with a record of 5-4-1.

Blake Coleman scored twice for the Flames on Sunday, Nazem Kadri had a goal and an assist, and goalie Dustin Wolf made 30 saves. The win over the Rangers came after Calgary had been outscored 31–12 during its losing streak.

Trade rumors are picking up around one Calgary Flames star, leaving the team with a major decision to make early in the season.