News On Fire: Flames Updates, More John Scott, Braden Holtby

Today’s Flames

This just in! Sam Bennett has been named the second of three stars in the NHL this week. Congrats Sam!

Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett named NHL's second star of the week (CalgarySun.com)

Looks like Jonas Hiller is about to get his third consecutive start in net on Tuesday when the Flames visit the New Jersey Devils.

Jonas Hiller to get next start for Calgary Flames (CalgarySun.com)

Check back tomorrow on M&G when we will have the newest edition of News On Fire, the game day preview, and the live-game updates in our gamethread.

Oppositions Bench

Tomorrow's opponent can be found at AllAboutTheJersey.com.

Last Nights Scores

Carolina Hurricanes 0 @ Pittsburgh Penguins 5

Vancouver Canucks 2 @ NY Islanders 1 (SO)

Florida Panthers 1 @ Tampa Bay Lightning 3

NY Rangers 2 @ Washington Capitals 5

Montreal Canadiens 2 @ Chicago Blackhawks 5

Philadelphia Flyers 2 @ Detroit Red Wings 1 (SO)

LA Kings 3 @ Anaheim Ducks 2

Today's Games

Ottawa Senators @ San Jose Sharks

Edmonton Oilers @ Florida Panthers

Pittsburgh Penguins @ St. Louis Blues

Colorado Avalanche @ Winnipeg Jets

Buffalo Sabres @ Arizona Coyotes

Other Hockey News

John Scott finally had his say regarding the drama that encompasses him and the ASG, but it’s probably not what everyone was hoping for.

John Scott speaks following controversial trade, addresses All-Star status (FoxSports.com)

And let's not forget the words that Don Cherry had to say about the entire debacle.

Don Cherry rips fans for voting John Scott to all-star game (CBC.ca)

Braden Holtby left last nights game against the NY Rangers.

Holtby leaves Capitals' game vs. Rangers due to dehydration (SportsNet.ca)

by Traci Kay