Flames forward Kirkland out for season after undergoing ACL surgery

By The Canadian Press on December 4, 2024.

Calgary Flames' Justin Kirkland, left, celebrates after scoring a goal as Vancouver Canucks' Aatu Raty skates past during first-period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland will miss the remainder of the NHL season after undergoing surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced Wednesday.

Kirkland was injured in Calgary’s 5-2 loss at Columbus on Friday.

He left the game in the first period after logging 1:05 of ice time.

Kirkland had two goals and six assists in 21 games this season.

He is the second Flame to sustain a season-ending ACL injury after forward Anthony Mantha three weeks ago.

The Flames host St. Louis on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2024.