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The Flames are starting to look like the team we expected to see this season

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Flames Nation
Nov 7, 2025 3:00 PM

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The Calgary Flames are starting to exhibit the form that many fans and analysts anticipated at the beginning of the season. With key players like Elias Lindholm and Jonathan Huberdeau stepping up significantly, the team has displayed a renewed fervor and determination on the ice. Their recent performance highlights a more cohesive unit that understands the importance of their individual contributions to team success.

In their latest games, the Flames have improved their defensive play, with Jacob Markstrom making crucial saves when it mattered most. The forwards are demonstrating better chemistry, and it's evident in the increased scoring opportunities and successful power plays. The collaboration between the lines seems to be fostering a contagious energy, pushing the Flames closer to the playoffs.

Particularly noteworthy is the resurgence of Lindholm, who has been instrumental in driving the offense and making critical plays. Meanwhile, Huberdeau's creativity and playmaking ability have rekindled the excitement that fans had when he first joined the team. As the Flames continue to build on this momentum, there is hope that they can maintain this level of play throughout the remainder of the season, making them a formidable opponent for any team down the stretch.

The Flames’ management, recognizing the team's growing potential, will likely keep a keen eye on future trades to bolster the roster even further. The Calgary Flames are seemingly on the right path, drawing their supporters back into the fold with every game they play, and it will be interesting to see how they finish this season's campaign.