Flames' Matvei Gridin: Sparks offense in second period
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Gridin scored a goal and recorded three shots on net in Monday's 7-3 loss to Washington.
Gridin's goal helped inspire a mid-game turnaround for the Flames, who would go on to score three times in the second period to level the score at 3-3. With the twine finder, the 20-year-old forward is up to four goals, eight points, 37 shots on net and 17 blocked shots across his first 19 career NHL games. The rookie has showcased solid offensive potential in a limited capacity with the Flames this season, even posting a point in each of his last two games. While he's slowly approaching the fantasy radar in standard formats, Gridin is an intriguing name to roster in dynasty formats moving forward.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Loaned to AHL affiliate
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Gridin was assigned to AHL Calgary on Friday.
Gridin has earned three goals, four assists, 34 shots on net and 17 blocked shots in 18 NHL appearances this season. The 20-year-old forward also has 10 goals and 29 points across 36 minor-league outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Up from minors
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Gridin was called up by Calgary on Wednesday.
Gridin was sent to the minors for the Olympic break, but he's back with the Flames now that they've resumed practicing. The 19-year-old has three goals and six points in 13 outings with the Flames in 2025-26.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Recalled from AHL
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Gridin was summoned from AHL Calgary on Saturday.
Gridin opened the season with the Flames, potting his lone goal in his NHL debut Oct. 8 in Edmonton. He failed to find the scoresheet in three subsequent games and was sent to the AHL on Oct. 17. The 19-year-old had 10 goals and 28 points in 32 AHL games before his recall.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Sent down Friday
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Gridin was assigned to AHL Calgary on Friday.
Gridin made the Flames' Opening Night roster this year and appeared in the team's first four games, recording a goal, three blocked shots, a hit and a minus-3 rating while averaging 14:43 of ice time. However, he'll head back to the minors since Jonathan Huberdeau was activated off injured reserve Friday.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Gets lucky bounce for first goal
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Gridin scored a goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers.
Gridin's first career goal wasn't a beauty -- his centering pass banked in off an Oiler. Still, it's a good sign he was in a position to get a bounce to go his way in his NHL debut. The 19-year-old forward will likely get at least a nine-game trial with the big club, and he could continue to feature in a middle-six role as the team tries to evaluate if he's ready to stick around for the long haul. He produced 36 goals and 79 points with QMJHL Shawinigan during the 2024-25 regular season and would likely return to the junior ranks if the Flames don't keep him on their roster all year.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Makes NHL roster
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Gridin told reporters Monday that he made the Flames' roster to open the season, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Gridin was selected by the Flames with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and looks set to make his NHL debut versus the Oilers on Wednesday. With the 19-year-old winger still eligible to play in juniors, he figures to have a nine-game trial run with Calgary to determine whether he remains on the NHL roster the whole year or if he rejoins QMJHL Shawinigan for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign.
