Calgary Flames Summary

Calgary Flames players participated prominently in the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Team USA had a successful outing, with Flames' Matt Coronato contributing an assist in a 4-1 victory over Team Austria, helping secure their playoff spot.

Coronato finished the preliminary round with one goal and three assists in seven games. Meanwhile, goalie Devin Cooley excelled throughout the tournament, achieving a .930 save percentage and 1.70 goals against average over five games.

In another match, Flames' Martin Pospisil's Team Slovakia fell to Team Sweden and missed the playoff round. As the Flames look toward the 2026 NHL Draft, they hold the No. 6 overall pick and another potential first-round pick from the Noah Hanifin trade.

This positions them well to continue their rebuild, especially with prospects like Viggo Bjorck on their radar. Finally, former Flames Rasmus Andersson and Noah Hanifin are set to compete in the Stanley Cup Finals with the Vegas Golden Knights, providing an emotional connection for Flames fans who will be watching closely as they chase their first championship.