Talk about a curveball.
In a move almost entirely contrary to expectations, Dan Vladar is expected to start in net for the Calgary Flames in Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche.
The 24-year-old goaltender led the Flames onto the ice for warmups on Saturday evening. Vladar has a 7–3–1 record and a .903 save percentage in 12 appearances this season.
Dan Vladar leads the team out for warmup, so he’ll get the start tonight in Colorado. #Flames
— Pat Steinberg (@Fan960Steinberg) March 6, 2022
@Jacob Markstrom entered Saturday’s action having started each of Calgary’s last seven games.