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Backlund (upper-body) is still under evaluation after leaving Wednesday's game vs. Vancouver early.

Backlund exited the Flames' 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in the first period and remains under evaluation. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season. It's unclear what Backlund's status will be for Calgary's next game on Friday against the Calgary Flames.

Mikael Backlund
Wolf will start vs. Vancouver on Wednesday.

The Flames have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Wolf is coming off a 26-save shutout, his third of the season, in a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old goalie remains a viable candidate for the Calder trophy, boasting an impressive 2.52 GAA and .915 SV% in 38 games this season (22-12-4). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -143 home favorites against a Canucks squad that lost 4-2 to the Canadiens last night.

Dustin Wolf
Wolf will start in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Flames have been outscored 8-1 in their previous three games (0-2-1) and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Wolf was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old Wolf has impressed in his rookie season, posting a solid 2.58 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games (20-12-4). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Flyers squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).

Dustin Wolf
Wolf is in the starter's crease at Calgary's morning skate.

The Flames have been outscored 8-1 in their previous three games (0-2-1) and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Wolf was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old Wolf has impressed in his rookie season, posting a solid 2.58 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games (20-12-4). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Flyers squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).

Dustin Wolf
Wolf will start in Tampa Bay on Thursday.

The Flames had Dan Vladar between the pipes in an impressive 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, but they will switch to Wolf on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in 34 games this season (20-11-3). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +191 road underdogs against a red-hot Lightning squad riding a six-game winning streak.

Dustin Wolf
Bean will be a healthy scratch in Washington on Tuesday.

Kevin Bahl will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, sending Bean to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Bean is averaging 15:53 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 42 games this season.

Jake Bean
Bahl (upper-body) is expected to return to Calgary's lineup in Washington on Tuesday.

Jake Bean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Bahl to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Bahl has not played since January 25th. He is averaging 21:18 time-on-ice and has 14 points (2G / 12A) in 47 games this season.

Kevin Bahl
Wolf is in the starter's crease at Calgary's morning skate.

Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old Wolf is amid an excellent rookie season, posting a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in 34 games (20-11-3), remaining a viable candidate for the Calder trophy. The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +165 road underdogs against a red-hot Capitals club that has scored 15 goals in their previous two contests (2-0-0).

Dustin Wolf