{
  "id": 13076769,
  "title": "Castagna picks up assist in NHL debut but Flames fall to Avalanche",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/castagna-picks-up-assist-in-nhl-debut-but-flames-fall-to-avalanche",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/09/castagna-picks-up-assist-in-nhl-debut-but-flames-fall-to-avalanche"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Calgary Flames, currently winless in the NHL, turned to 21-year-old centre Jonathan Castagna for a spark during their Thursday night game against the Colorado Avalanche. As part of his first career NHL appearance, Castagna registered an assist. The team, known for their recent struggles, suffered a 7-3 defeat to Colorado, dropping their record to 0-4-0. Despite the loss, Castagna's performance was praised by head coach Ryan Huska, who highlighted his hard work and effort on the ice. The Flames will look to turn things around in their upcoming home-and-home series against the Anaheim Ducks.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Colorado Avalanche roll to 7-3 victory over winless Calgary Flames",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/colorado-avalanche-roll-to-7-3-victory-over-winless-calgary-flames",
        "published": "2026-10-09T04:01:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Calgary Herald",
        "title": "Three takeaways as Flames fall to 0-4 with loss to Avalanche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/three-takeaways-as-flames-fall-to-0-4-with-loss-to-avalanche",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:03:05.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}