Doughty’s Olympic arc is one of the great Canadian hockey stories - from the wide‑eyed rookie who didn’t know if he belonged, to the guy carrying the flag, to the veteran who led the team in scoring four years later.

Speaking for the first time about the seven-month saga that saw him eventually traded to Vegas, Rasmus Andersson detailed an emotional journey filled with patience, professionalism and a level of transparency rarely seen from a player in his position.

Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers felt a lot like the last game before Christmas, with players laughing and joking afterward as the weight of a trying season was lifted from them for the next three weeks.

Morgan Frost wasn’t just noticeable in the Flames' win over the Sharks. He was the best player on the ice.

Down by two despite outshooting the Wild, the Flames were victimized by the same issue they've faced for several years now: They just can't score.

With the Flames firmly in tank mode, seeing young players reach milestones can reinforce the belief that things are heading in the right direction. Hunter Brzustewicz earned an all-important one on Sunday, one they hope the defenceman can build on, Eric Francis writes.