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The Calgary Flames (27-34-7) host the Florida Panthers (34-31-3) as a part of Friday's NHL action, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Saddledome and broadcast on ESPN+. The Flames sit in 15th place in the Western Conference. The Panthers rank 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Flames vs. Panthers: March 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 15.31% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.81% | 10th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 19.83% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 9th |
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Flames vs. Panthers Top Players
Flames
- With 15 goals and 23 assists this season, Mikael Backlund is one of Calgary's top contributors (38 points).
- Morgan Frost is another of Calgary's major contributors currently with 33 total points (15 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- Through 67 games, Matthew Coronato has proven himself as a scoring option for Calgary. He has 32 points (15 goals and 17 assists).
- In the 49 games Dustin Wolf has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 34th in the league.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has scored 29 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 32 assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Florida offense with 61 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 2.4 shots per game, shooting 17.7%.
- Brad Marchand is one of the impact players on offense for Florida with 54 total points (0.9 per game), with 27 goals and 27 assists in 52 games.
- Sam Bennett is a crucial player on offense for Florida with 25 goals and 28 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a 25-20-1 record this season, with an .878 save percentage (62nd in the league). He has 985 saves, and has conceded 137 goals (three goals against average).
Flames vs. Panthers Injury Report
Flames
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body),
Yan Kuznetsov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jonathan Huberdeau: Out For Season (Hip),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed)
Panthers
Sam Reinhart: Out (Undisclosed),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Uvis Balinskis: Out (Undisclosed),
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Lower Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Islanders | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Red Wings | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2026 | Kraken | L 6-2 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Oilers | W 4-0 | Away |
| 3/20/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |