Rory Kerins has had about as good of a start to his NHL career as you can ask for, collecting four points in his first five games in the big league. Considering the Calgary Flames’ lack of offensive output this season,

The Flames' next game is an easier matchup at home Thursday versus the Ducks.

With the Flames on the penalty kill with about eight minutes remaining, Wolf came up clutch with a pair of denials in a three-second span. Even as JJ Peterka’s sharp-angle attempt rattled off his mask, he was unfazed — and exactly where he needed to be — to road-block Alex Tuch’s crack at the rebound.

Wolf has won three consecutive games and six of his last seven. Through eight appearances in January, the up-and-coming netminder owns a 6-2-0 record, .921 save percentage and 2.38 GAA. Washington sits third in the league with 3.49 goals per game this season. Wolf lost his only career appearance against the Capitals in 2023-24.

When was the last time a goaltender won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie? No, it wasn’t Connor Hellebuyck. It wasn’t Igor Shesterkin, either.

Calgary Flames freshman netminder Dustin Wolf has been key to his team’s surprising success this season, earning a place in the ‘best rookie’ conversation.

The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2024-25 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season's class in the Rookie Watch. This week, to mark the midway point of the season, NHL.com presents the Rookie All-Star Team:

There was always the belief amongst Calgary Flames fans that Dustin Wolf would turn into a star goaltender. Few, however, expected him to be so dominant so early in his NHL career.

Dustin Wolf has had a phenomenal season. The rookie goaltender has been the best player on the Calgary Flames and is the sole reason they are in a playoff spot.

Wolf's play has helped the Flames surpass expectations and put him in serious consideration for the Calder Trophy.

Dustin Wolf made 38 saves as the Calgary Flames ended the host Winnipeg Jets' five-game point streak with a 3-1 win on Saturday night.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) saves a shot as Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele (55) rushes the ...