What Happened
The Calgary Flames activated goaltender Devin Cooley from injured reserve on Thursday, according to Sportsnet reporting. Cooley has been sidelined since October 28, when he suffered a lower-body injury after being struck by Edmonton Oilers forward Colton Dach during a game. In a corresponding move, the Flames assigned forward Arsenii Sergeev to the AHL's Calgary Wranglers. Cooley had been performing well before the injury, allowing only six goals on 133 shots in his previous four starts.
Key Details
- Cooley sustained a lower-body injury on October 28 against the Edmonton Oilers.
- Colton Dach received a two-minute penalty for goaltender interference in the incident.
- Arsenii Sergeev was assigned to the AHL's Calgary Wranglers.
- Cooley allowed six goals on 133 shots in his four starts before the injury.
- Dustin Wolf started three of four games while Cooley was out, winning two.
What It Means
Cooley's return restores depth to the Flames' goaltending corps after a strong start to the season. His absence forced Dustin Wolf into a primary role, where he recorded two wins in three starts. The move signals a return to the team's preferred goaltending configuration.
What's Next
Cooley is expected to compete for a starting role immediately following his activation. Sergeev will continue his development with the AHL's Calgary Wranglers.