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The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to win games since returning from the COVID-19 outbreak that derailed their season in late March.

Flames, Canucks begin three-game set to finish season Field Level Media 16 May 2021, 23:19 GMT+10 While the remaining active NHL teams are competing in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks are closing out their seasons with little on the line. Sundays clash in Vancouver will kick off three consecutive meetings between the Flames (24-26-3, 51points) and Canucks (22-28-3, 47 points) as the clubs close out disappointing regular seasons. The rivals...

Donna Spencer Vancouver Canucks Nils Hoglander, right, is checked by Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom during third-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, May 13, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh May 13, 2021 - 9:33 PM CALGARY - The Calgary Flames downed the visiting Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday in a battle of clubs trying to salvage positives from their seasons. Neither team will make the North Division playoffs, yet have three games remaining ...

By the time the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks cap their regular seasons, the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins will be well into the first round of their playoff series.Another bizarre . . .

Flames, Canucks keep playing meaningless games as Stanley Cup playoffs launch Neither the Flames nor the Canucks will make the post-season, but theyre still squaring off Sunday in the first of three remaining games where the results will only count toward where the clubs rank in the entry draft lottery. Social Sharing

Donna Spencer and Gemma Karstens-Smith Vancouver Canucks Bo Horvat, right, checks Calgary Flames Nikita Nesterov during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. By the time the Flames and Canucks cap their regular seasons, the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins will be well into the first round of their playoff series.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh May 14, 2021 - 9:18 AM By the time the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks cap their regu...

Rasmus Andersson, Andrew Mangiapane, Elias Lindholm and Matthew Tkachuk supplied the offence for the homeside. Johnny Gaudreau was stellar, getting a pair of helpers as he created offensive chances all night. The Canucks got on the board quick, scoring just 1:02 into the tilt thanks for a fortuitous bounce. Former Flame Travis Hamonic stepped into a shot from up high, the puck deflecting off Matthew Highmore - who was battling for position in the slot - and changing direction to beat Markstrom....

  CALGARY -- On Monday night the Calgary Flames playoff hopes were officially extinguished after the Montreal Canadiens gained a point against the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames were back on the ice this morning getting ready for four meaningless games against the Vancouver Canucks to end the season. Head Coach Darryl Sutter doesnt care if these games dont mean anything in the standings: he still has expectations. "Try and win four games," Sutter said. "Thats how I want the team to play the...

Calgary Flames centre Sean Monahan will not play the remaining four games of the regular season and will undergo hip surgery next week.

Originally posted on Pro Hockey Rumors  |  By Gavin Lee  |  Last updated 5/12/21 The last four games of the season for the Calgary Flames are not really worth anything, given the North Division playoff spots are already decided. So why not get a head start on injury rehab? Sean Monahanwill not play again this season and is scheduled for hip surgery next week. The Flames expect Monahan to be a full participant in training camp for next season. It was a disap...