OTTAWA -- Jake Sanderson scored the game-tying goal with 2:49 remaining in regulation and the Ottawa Senators came back to win 4-3 in a shootout against the Calgary Flames at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.

The Flames might eventually tear down their team if their struggles continue, but trade rumors surrounding Nazem Kadri are happening too early.

The Calgary Flames have had a very ugly start to the season. They currently sit with a record of 2–8–2, leaving them at the bottom of the league. The offence isn’t flowing, they’re playing low-event hockey,

The Flames are a team that Spence is familiar with, with his former Los Angeles Kings being divisional rivals with Calgary. “They’re going to be hungry to win a game,” said Spence. Those who spoke after practice Thursday morning all touched on a similar sentiment of an opponent looking to make up for a slow start.

Max Domi and Matthew Knies each scored two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday night. Knies also had an assist as Toronto earned

The Nashville Predators are well aware they must change their fortunes in a hurry to avoid a repeat of last season's disappointing campaign.

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Toronto won 4-3 at home its last time out on Oct. 25 against the Buffalo Sabres. Calgary won its most recent game 5-1 at home over the New York Rangers on Oct. 26.

Halloween is here, and nothing has been scarier this season than the Calgary Flames play on the ice. Sitting last place in the NHL and hanging onto their playoff hopes by a thread, it’s time to lighten the mood a bit and have some fun.

Batherson and Stützle should ignite the Senators against the struggling Flames. Can Calgary shock Ottawa in this high-scoring Canadian showdown?