But as of Dec. 21, Wolf has played seven of nine games and won his last three games, including on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. In Wolf’s last nine games, he’s gone 7-1-1, almost singlehandedly keeping the Flames in the thick of the playoff race.

The Calder Trophy has a lot of competition this season. In 2016, the award was given to a 24-year-old Artemi Panarin who scored 30 goals and 77 points in 80 games with the Chicago Blackhawks.

He'll earn a fourth consecutive start Monday and will have a favorable opportunity to maintain his success, as the Blackhawks have averaged just 2.56 goals per game this year, which is the fourth-worst mark in the league.

Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary in its third consecutive victory.

Calgary Flames rookie goalie Dustin Wolf has an impressive record at home this season after another huge performance in win over Kings

Calgary Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau, left, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich, center, as Vladislav Gavrikov looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

In just his second season with the Chicago Blackhawks, their star center and ... rocketing a wrist shot past Calgary goaltender, Dustin Wolf. It was his fifth power play goal and 18th power ...

helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary in its third consecutive victory. Dustin Wolf ...

As Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames remain in the race for a Western Conference wild-card playoff berth, their goaltending situation has begun to change. Specifically, rookie goaltender Wolf has ...

(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) falls over Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) and would be called for interference during the first period at ...

Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist and Rory Kerins earned two assists in his NHL debut to boost the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory against the host Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

The Calgary Flames kick off their week-long road trip by visiting the United Center to face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks on Amazon Prime.