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Kirkland out for season: Calgary Flames [Video]

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.

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