The Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets share a traumatic bond that organizations never hope to have. Since the tragic passing of former Flames and Blue Ja

Vladar, a former teammate of Johnny Gaudreau, paid tribute to the late NHL All-Star and his brother on his helmet. Johnny, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, died Aug. 29 when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver who has been charged with two counts of death by auto, while riding bicycles near their home in Salem County, New Jersey.

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar wore a new facemask that honours Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau for Friday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Watching the long, stringy hair of the Calgary Flames forward become that of a troll doll while Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier rained blows down upon him stirred memories of the “Seinfeld” episode when Frank Costanza explained his origin story of Festivus, the fictional holiday sparked by a scuffle over a Christmas gift.

Adam Fantilli scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their points streak to five games with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames in a chippy game Friday that included six fighting majors.

The Calgary Flames were far from their best on Friday afternoon, and paid for it, suffering a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Suddenly, the red-hot Flames have lost three straight outings,