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Gridin scored two goals, including one on the power play, on five shots and added an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Gridin opened the scoring in the first period, then added another just 25 seconds into the second, helping Calgary build a three-goal lead. He later assisted on Martin Pospisil's empty-net goal, completing his three-point performance. The young winger has four goals this season and all of them have come over his last four contests. He also has back-to-back multi-point performances and four straight games with at least two shots on goal, so he's clearly trending in the right direction.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: One of each in Saturday's win
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Gridin scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Gridin picked up his first multi-point effort of the season in this game. The 20-year-old has five points through 10 contests, with four of those points coming in his last five outings. He's added 20 shots on net and a minus-7 rating while playing in a middle-six role with power-play time. Gridin's still young, but the Flames will give him every chance to shine during the rebuilding years.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Buries goal in win
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Gridin scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Gridin cashed in on a rebound in the second period to get the Flames on the board. He's gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games and has a total of three points through eight outings. The 20-year-old forward has added 14 shots on net, four blocked shots and a minus-8 rating. Gridin will be given as many chances as he can handle this year since the Flames have a largely inexperienced forward group.
Flames' Matvei Gridin: Records two assists in preseason win
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Gridin registered two assists in a 3-1 exhibition win over Vancouver on Tuesday.
Gridin had six goals and 20 points in 37 regular-season outings with Calgary in 2025-26. The 20-year-old is gearing up for his first full NHL campaign, and he's likely to get ample playing time as a member of the top six and first power-play unit. It wouldn't be shocking to see Gridin reach the 50-point milestone in 2026-27.
Gridin notched an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Gridin was able to play in the last two games of the year after missing a contest versus the Mammoth on Sunday due to an illness. All in all, the 20-year-old took a big step to being an NHL regular in 2025-26, earning 20 points, 70 shots on net and a minus-14 rating over 37 appearances. Gridin should have the inside track to make the Flames out of training camp in the fall.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Playing Tuesday
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Gridin (illness) will be in action versus Colorado on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Gridin returns following a one-game absence due to an illness. In his last 17 contests, the 20-year-old forward has been producing offensively with three goals and nine helpers, including a trio of power-play assists. As a rookie, Gridin has logged 35 games for the Flames this year and figures to be a full-time NHL option in 2026-27.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Unavailable for Sunday's matchup
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Gridin has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Utah due to an illness.
Gridin hasn't missed a game since early March, but he'll be unavailable Sunday due to his illness. He's appeared in 22 games since the Olympic break, recording three goals, 10 assists, 17 blocked shots, four hits and two PIM while averaging 15:34 of ice time. It's not yet clear when he'll be back in action, but his next opportunity to suit up will be Tuesday against the Avalanche.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Continues to impress late in year
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Gridin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.
Gridin has two goals and five assists over his last eight games. The 20-year-old has impressed enough to earn middle-six minutes and power-play time. Gridin made the Flames out of training camp and has seen steady NHL action since mid-January. With both the Flames and AHL Calgary set to miss their respective postseasons, Gridin can leave it all on the ice for the rest of the campaign. He's at 17 points, 64 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating across his first 32 NHL appearances.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Tallies in overtime loss
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Gridin scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Gridin has chipped in decent offense lately with two goals and five assists over his last 10 outings. He's on a four-game point streak (one goal, three helpers). The 20-year-old is still playing in the bottom six at even strength, but the Flames will allow him to grow into any increases in ice time. He's up to five goals, 14 points, 55 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 28 appearances as a rookie this year.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Sparks offense in second period
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Gridin scored a goal and recorded three shots on net in Monday's 7-3 loss to Washington.
Gridin's goal helped inspire a mid-game turnaround for the Flames, who would go on to score three times in the second period to level the score at 3-3. With the twine finder, the 20-year-old forward is up to four goals, eight points, 37 shots on net and 17 blocked shots across his first 19 career NHL games. The rookie has showcased solid offensive potential in a limited capacity with the Flames this season, even posting a point in each of his last two games. While he's slowly approaching the fantasy radar in standard formats, Gridin is an intriguing name to roster in dynasty formats moving forward.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Recalled from minors
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Gridin was summoned from AHL Calgary on Sunday.
Gridin has produced three goals, four assists, 34 shots on net and 17 blocked shots in 18 NHL appearances this season. The 20-year-old forward also has 10 goals and 29 points in 37 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Loaned to AHL affiliate
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Gridin was assigned to AHL Calgary on Friday.
Gridin has earned three goals, four assists, 34 shots on net and 17 blocked shots in 18 NHL appearances this season. The 20-year-old forward also has 10 goals and 29 points across 36 minor-league outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Up from minors
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Gridin was called up by Calgary on Wednesday.
Gridin was sent to the minors for the Olympic break, but he's back with the Flames now that they've resumed practicing. The 19-year-old has three goals and six points in 13 outings with the Flames in 2025-26.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Sent down after win
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Gridin was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Wednesday.
Gridin had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers. The 19-year-old will get to carry his momentum at a lower level while the rest of the Flames' lineup gets some rest during the Olympic break. More than likely, Gridin will be back with the big club prior to the team's Feb. 26 game versus the Sharks. Gridin has six points in 13 outings for the Flames this season.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Tallies in Saturday's win
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Gridin scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.
This was his first goal since Opening Night versus the Oilers. The 19-year-old forward has picked up four points 18 shots on net and a minus-6 rating across 11 NHL appearances. Gridin is currently occupying a middle-six role with power-play time as the Flames look to see if he can grow into a full-time job. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him assigned to AHL Calgary during the Olympic break so that he can continue to play and develop.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Nabs first helper
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Gridin logged an assist in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Devils.
This was Gridin's first point in two games since he was recalled from AHL Calgary. The 19-year-old dominated with 28 points in 32 appearances for the Wranglers. He'll now get a second chance to stick with the big club after starting 2025-26 with the Flames and earning a goal over four outings. Gridin is likely to see middle-six usage during this stint in the NHL.
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Flames' Matvei Gridin: Recalled from AHL
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Gridin was summoned from AHL Calgary on Saturday.
Gridin opened the season with the Flames, potting his lone goal in his NHL debut Oct. 8 in Edmonton. He failed to find the scoresheet in three subsequent games and was sent to the AHL on Oct. 17. The 19-year-old had 10 goals and 28 points in 32 AHL games before his recall.
