Flames’ Kevin Bahl Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Rupture

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury occurred prior to warmups before Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, and Bahl is scheduled to undergo surgery. Calgary placed the 26-year-old on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Brayden Pachal from the minors in a corresponding roster move.

Bahl entered the season leading Calgary skaters in average ice time and served as a veteran presence alongside young defensemen Simon Nemec and Zayne Parekh. The Flames now face a reshuffled blue line, with Joel Hanley, Jacob Middleton, and Yan Kuznetsov competing for elevated minutes while Nemec takes on a primary role.