Wolf will somewhat surprisingly get the nod on Thursday as the Flames opt to start him for the second time in as many nights to open their 2025-26 season. Wolf was excellent in Wednesday's season opener in Edmonton, stopping 32 of the 35 shots he faced enroute to a 4-3 shootout victory. Wolf and the Flames enter action on Thursday at +175 on the money line.

Wolf was excellent in his rookie season, finishing the 2024-25 campaign as the runner-up for the Calder trophy after posting an impressive 2.64 GAA and .910 SV% in 53 games (29-16-8). The 24-year-old Wolf could see an increased workload in 2025-26, starting with tending the twine in Calgary's season opener on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames enter Wednesday's challenging matchup against the high-scoring Oilers as +193 road underdogs.

The Flames have no room for error, need help from others around the league, and find themselves in a must-win game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights to keep their playoff hopes alive. Wolf was solid in a meeting against the Golden Knights earlier this month, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss. The 23-year-old netminder has a 2.62 GAA and .910 SV% in 52 games this season (28-16-8). The Flames enter the action on Tuesday as +111 home underdogs against a Golden Knights team with points in five straight games (4-0-1).

Calgary is five points behind the Minnesota Wild with one game in hand and desperately need a win against them on Friday if they intend to catch them in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Wolf struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a 2.64 GAA and .910 S% in 50 games this season (26-16-8). Calgary enters Friday's contest as +107 home underdogs and a Minnesota team riding a two-game winning streak.

The Flames are clinging to their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a solid 2.62 GAA and .911 SV% in 49 games this season (26-16-7). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -146 road favorites against a Ducks team they defeated 4-1 last week.

The Flames are clinging to their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a solid 2.62 GAA and .911 SV% in 49 games this season (26-16-7). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -146 road favorites against a Ducks team they defeated 4-1 last week.

The Flames are desperately hanging on to their playoff hopes, six points behind the Minnesota Wild in the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with two games in hand, and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing but suffered a 3-2 overtime loss despite saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%). The 23-year-old rookie goalie has a solid 2.63 GAA and .910 SV% in 48 games this season (25-16-7). The Flames enter Monday's contest as significant -204 road favorites against a Sharks team outscored 26-8 during a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

The Flames are desperately hanging on to their playoff hopes, six points behind the Minnesota Wild in the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with two games in hand, and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing but suffered a 3-2 overtime loss despite saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%). The 23-year-old rookie goalie has a solid 2.63 GAA and .910 SV% in 48 games this season (25-16-7). The Flames enter Monday's contest as significant -204 road favorites against a Sharks team outscored 26-8 during a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

Calgary is seven points back with two games in hand on the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will be desperate for a win on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf will be tending the twine for the Flames on Thursday, looking to improve his 2.66 GAA and .909 SV% in 46 games this season (24-16-6). The 23-year-old rookie netminder has struggled lately, losing traction in the race for the Calder trophy, posting a subpar 3.32 GAA and .880 SV% in his last eight games (2-4-2). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as -154 home favorites against a Ducks team with wins in three of their previous four games (3-1-0).

On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche, the Flames will turn to Wolf between the pipes against the Utah Hockey Club. Wolf was serviceable in his previous outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a 2.67 GAA and .909 S% in 45 games this season (24-15-6). Calgary enters Tuesday's contest as +162 road underdogs against a Utah that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche, the Flames will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes against the Utah Hockey Club. Wolf was serviceable in his previous outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a 2.67 GAA and .909 S% in 45 games this season (24-15-6). Calgary enters Tuesday's contest as +162 road underdogs against a Utah that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

The Flames have won four straight, desperately battling for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old Wolf saved 26 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken. The rookie goalie has a solid 2.64 GAA and .911 SV% in 43 games this season (24-14-5). The Flames enter the action on Thursday as +128 home underdogs against a Stars team that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 last night.

The Flames have won three straight and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Wolf was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a solid 2.63 GAA and .911 SV% in 42 games this season (23-14-5). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as -127 home favorites against a Kraken team outscored 9-4 during a two-game losing skid.

The Flames are coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the New York Rangers with Dan Vladar between the pipes, but they will turn to Wolf on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old Wolf struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.62 GAA and .912 SV% in 41 games this season (22-14-5). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +153 road underdogs against a Devils squad with wins in four of their last five (4-1-0).

The Flames are coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the New York Rangers with Dan Vladar between the pipes, but they will likely turn to Wolf on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old Wolf struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.62 GAA and .912 SV% in 41 games this season (22-14-5). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +153 road underdogs against a Devils squad with wins in four of their last five (4-1-0).

The Flames have lost two straight (0-1-1) and will be desperate to return to the win column in a tight race for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, turning to Wolf between the pipes on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old Wolf remains a prime contender for the Calder trophy this season as the NHL's best rookie, boasting an impressive 2.54 GAA and .914 SV% in 40 games this season (22-13-5). The Flames enter Monday's contest as +169 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).

The Flames have lost two straight (0-1-1) and will be desperate to return to the win column in a tight race for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, likely turning to Wolf between the pipes on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old Wolf remains a prime contender for the Calder trophy this season as the NHL's best rookie, boasting an impressive 2.54 GAA and .914 SV% in 40 games this season (22-13-5). The Flames enter Monday's contest as +169 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).