Cooley shrugs off ‘Team Tank’ talk as Flames post back-to-back wins at home

Calgary Flames have been struggling to find their footing this NHL season, but a recent stretch of two consecutive home wins has lifted their spirits. Following a shaky start, the team recently secured victories against the Carolina Hurricanes and the Minnesota Wild, pushing them out of the league basement.

Devin Cooley, the team's goaltender, faced a challenging final 30 seconds of both games, stopping six shots from Minnesota’s top scorers including Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Kirill Kaprizov, and Danila Yurov. Despite the intense pressure, Cooley emerged triumphant, maintaining a save percentage of .958.

The team's coach, Ryan Huska, emphasized that the Flames' recent improvement is due to their growing mastery of the game's fundamentals. They have scored their first two power-play goals in a game this season and have managed to keep Minnesota’s top-10 power play scoreless on four chances.

Meanwhile, forward Ryan Strome remarked that the team has found a foundation that works for them, acknowledging that they don't possess the offensive firepower of other teams. They must play the game to a certain standard, but their new approach seems to be paying off. The Flames are set to face the Detroit Red Wings at home on Saturday.