The Flames' next game is an easier matchup at home Thursday versus the Ducks.

When was the last time a goaltender won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie? No, it wasn’t Connor Hellebuyck. It wasn’t Igor Shesterkin, either.

Wolf has won three consecutive games and six of his last seven. Through eight appearances in January, the up-and-coming netminder owns a 6-2-0 record, .921 save percentage and 2.38 GAA. Washington sits third in the league with 3.49 goals per game this season. Wolf lost his only career appearance against the Capitals in 2023-24.

With the Flames on the penalty kill with about eight minutes remaining, Wolf came up clutch with a pair of denials in a three-second span. Even as JJ Peterka’s sharp-angle attempt rattled off his mask, he was unfazed — and exactly where he needed to be — to road-block Alex Tuch’s crack at the rebound.

Logan Thompson made 32 saves, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas scored goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1.

Calgary Flames freshman netminder Dustin Wolf has been key to his team’s surprising success this season, earning a place in the ‘best rookie’ conversation.

There was always the belief amongst Calgary Flames fans that Dustin Wolf would turn into a star goaltender. Few, however, expected him to be so dominant so early in his NHL career.

The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2024-25 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season's class in the Rookie Watch. This week, to mark the midway point of the season, NHL.com presents the Rookie All-Star Team:

Dustin Wolf has had a phenomenal season. The rookie goaltender has been the best player on the Calgary Flames and is the sole reason they are in a playoff spot.

Dustin Wolf made 38 saves as the Calgary Flames ended the host Winnipeg Jets' five-game point streak with a 3-1 win on Saturday night.

Before the 2024-25 season began, there was concern among Calgary Flames fans as to how their goaltending would fare. While it was widely assumed the young and upcoming Dustin Wolf would earn a spot on the team,

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) saves a shot as Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele (55) rushes the ...