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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Rare goal in shootout victoy
Kevin Rooney scored a goal in a 4-3 shootout win over the Wild on Saturday.Rooney put the Calgary Flames up 1-0 at the 15:00 mark of the first period with a great tip over Filip Gustavsson's right pad. The 31-year-old Rooney has two goals in 13 games this season in a fourth-line role. He has played 273 NHL games for the Devils, Rangers and Flames over nine seasons. He has no fantasy merit, but he's living his dream.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Fills empty cage
Kevin Rooney scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.Rooney earned his first point of the season with the empty-netter to help the Calgary Flames fend off the Kings at the end of the game. This was the center's first point in eight appearances this season. He missed time with a concussion in October but appears to be the Flames' preferred option as the fourth-line center. In addition to his goal, he has three shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and four PIM.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Poised to play Thursday
Kevin Rooney (concussion) is expected back in the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.Rooney missed the Calgary Flames' previous five games following a concussion suffered in the season opener against Vancouver on Oct. 9. With the veteran forward retaking his spot on the fourth line, Adam Klapka will find himself back in the press box after suiting up in the prior two matchups. For his part, Rooney has never reached the 15-point threshold in his seven full NHL seasons, so fantasy players shouldn't be banking on him for offensive contributions.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Placed on injured reserve
Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.The Calgary Flames recalled Justin Kirkland from AHL Calgary in a corresponding move. Rooney was injured after seeing only 1:03 of ice time Opening Night in Vancouver on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran had three goals and an assist in 33 regular-season appearances for the Flames in 2023-24.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Labeled day-to-day
Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after exiting Wednesday's matchup against Vancouver, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.Rooney logged just 1:03 of ice time before he was forced out of the clash with the Canucks. The veteran center could still be available to face the Flyers on Saturday, while Matthew Coronato will be on standby to step into Rooney's fourth-line role if needed.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Leaves Wednesday's game
Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Canucks.Rooney took a hard hit from J.T. Miller in the first period and was unable to get back into the game. If Rooney misses additional time, Matthew Coronato would likely enter the lineup. The Calgary Flames' next game is at home Saturday versus the Flyers in the first half of a back-to-back.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Adds third goal
Kevin Rooney scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over San Jose.He extended Calgary's lead to 4-0 in the second period, beating Devin Cooley from the slot for Rooney's first goal since March 18. The 30-year-old Rooney had gone 12 games without a point leading up to Thursday's contest. He finishes the season with three goals and four points over 33 games in a fourth-line role.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Finds assist in loss
Kevin Rooney notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.Rooney helped out on a Rasmus Andersson tally in the second period. Since joining the Calgary Flames after the All-Star break, Rooney has seen consistent playing time as the fourth-line center. He's starting to come around on offense with a goal and an assist over his last two games, but it's unlikely to lead to a sustained scoring surge. The center is at three points, 18 shots on net, 38 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 20 appearances this season.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Deposits goal in loss
Kevin Rooney scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.Rooney snapped a 16-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 30-year-old has had limited chances to produce offense while playing on the Calgary Flames' fourth line. He's posted two goals, 15 shots on net, 37 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 19 appearances, numbers not good enough to justify a roster spot in nearly all fantasy formats.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Inks one-year extension
Kevin Rooney signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract extension with the Calgary Flames on Friday.Rooney has only played in 13 games with the big club this year, recording one goal and 23 hits. The 30-year-old forward should, however, see regular usage as a member of Calgary's fourth line down the stretch.