But a momentum killing goal from Gabe Vilardi came in the final minute to send the Calgary Flames to the third period down by a pair. Vladar was set for the shot that came from in close, with no traffic in front, but couldn't make that important stop — and the body language afterward spoke volumes.

Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Try as they might, the Flames couldn't contain the Jets' top guns. Kyle Connor, Gabe Vilardi and Mark Scheifele combined for four goals, as Winnipeg forced Calgary to settle for a weekend split, by taking a 5-2 decision Sunday at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.

Gabriel Vilardi had two goals and two assists, Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Sunday. Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist, and Mason Appleton also scored for the Jets.

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Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 win against the Calgary Flames at Canada Life Centre on Sunday. Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists, and Mark Scheifele added a goal and an assist for the Jets,

The Calgary Flames have impressed critics so far during the 2024-25 NHL season, finding themselves in playoff contention a little over a week into the second half.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) saves a shot as Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele (55) rushes the ...

Some were starting to whisper about a ‘Comrie Curse.’ Winnipeg Jets backup goalie Eric Comrie just could not buy a win in his previous eight outings (0-7-1).

With the Calgary Flames in struggle mode, the best bet on the Under seems like the way to go for tonight's total prediction against the Winnipeg Jets.

Mark Scheifele has been held scoreless for four straight games, but our NHL player prop picks for January 26 expect that to change tonight.