What Happened
Devin Cooley made 36 saves to backstop the Calgary Flames to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. The result gave Calgary consecutive victories for the first time since February, following a win over the defending champions. Cooley, who went viral two days earlier with a news conference explanation of conscious versus unconscious thinking, again drew attention for his post-game remarks, joking about messages from 'Team Tank' urging him to stop winning.
Key Details
- Cooley recorded 36 saves in the 2-1 win over Minnesota.
- Calgary has won two straight for the first time since February.
- The Flames' prior win came against the defending champions.
- Cooley went viral two days earlier discussing conscious and unconscious thinking.
- Cooley joked about 'Team Tank' messages telling him to stop winning.
What It Means
The back-to-back wins mark Calgary's first such streak since February, with Cooley in net for both. His 36-save outing against Minnesota follows a viral news conference that raised his profile beyond the rink, making him a talking point around the league.