Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Calgary Flames NHL game from January 21, 2026 on ESPN.

In an electrifying NHL matchup, Evgeni Malkin showcased his skills, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a decisive 4-1 victory against the Calgary Flames. This article explores the highlights of the game, including standout performances, key moments, and implications for both teams moving forward.

For 20 minutes, the Calgary Flames really were playing some of their best hockey.

Simon Nemec scored the winning goal in the overtime period as the New Jersey Devils beat the Calgary Flames 2-1. The game was quite tactical, with the two teams playing cautiously and not creating many scoring opportunities.

Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist for his first multi-point game of the season to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders

Zach Whitecloud had been through a whirlwind — the shock of being traded for the first time, the scramble to stuff a few suitcases, an early alarm to catch a flight to his new hockey home and then a quick meet-and-greet before pre-game warm-ups.