The Flames announced Friday that Vladar is considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar had his worst start of the season Thursday against the Lightning, letting in eight goals on 26 shots (.692 save percentage) in an 8-3 loss. His injury may have contributed to his struggles, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Saturday's home matchup against Florida. Dustin Wolf should see increased starts if Vladar is forced to miss time, while Devin Cooley was recalled from AHL Calgary on an emergency basis Friday.

Vladar stopped 18 of 26 shots in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar dropped to 6-6-4 on the year after another brutal start. He is 2-2-1 over his last five outings, but he's given up at least three goals in four of those games. The 27-year-old now has a 3.08 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 16 appearances. The drop in performance comes in a stretch where he has seen increased playing time, so it may benefit the Flames to give Dustin Wolf another look in the near future. The team's next game is another tough one Saturday at home versus the Panthers.

Vladar will defend the home crease versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar will make his fifth start in the last six games as Dustin Wolf seems to be second on the depth chart of late. Vladar is 2-0-1 in his last three games, stopping seven of 60 shots. He has a tough matchup versus Tampa Bay as the Lightning are second in NHL scoring, averaging 3.81 goals in 2024-25.

Vladar stopped 17 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar has given up three or more goals in three of his last four starts, and even though he's gone 2-1-1 with a 3.22 GAA and an .874 save percentage in that span, those numbers are inflated by the 16-save shutout he recorded against the Blue Jackets on Dec. 3. He's failed to record a save percentage above .860 in the other three games during that span, so his numbers haven't been promising of late.

Vladar will guard the road goal versus the Predators on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar has gone 2-1-2 with 15 goals allowed over his last five games. The Predators are averaging a league-worst 2.18 goals per game, so this could be a chance for Vladar to get back on track.

Vladar allowed four goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar gave up a pair of goals in the first period, and the Flames were never able to give him a lead to protect. The 27-year-old has now lost three of his last five outings (2-1-2), allowing 15 goals in that span, though one of those wins was a shutout over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. For the season, he's at a 5-5-4 record with a 2.74 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 14 games. Don't be surprised to see Dustin Wolf get the starting nod in a tough road matchup Sunday versus the Stars.

Vladar will defend the home crease versus St. Louis on Thursday, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar will make his third straight start as Dustin Wolf remains on the bench. Vladar is coming off a 16-save shutout over Columbus, evening his record at 5-5-3 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.65 GAA and a .904 save percentage. St. Louis enters the matchup averaging 2.54 goals per game.

Vladar posted a 16-save shutout in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar bounced back from his worst start of the season, a six-goal meltdown in Pittsburgh on Saturday, to earn his second shutout of the campaign. The 27-year-old netminder has done a decent job in a timeshare role this season. He's at 5-5-3 with a 2.65 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 13 appearances. Vladar's outing Tuesday marked just the second time he's started consecutive games all season, though he may get a third straight nod given the win. The Flames host the Blues on Thursday.

Vladar will be in the blue paint for Tuesday's home contest against the Blue Jackets, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar had his worst performance of the campaign Saturday -- he conceded six goals on 43 shots in a 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old has just one win over a six-game span since Nov. 3. The Blue Jackets have been productive on offense with 3.61 goals per game through 23 outings, which is the sixth-best mark in the NHL.

Vladar turned aside 37 shots in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Three of the season-high six goals against Vladar came on Pittsburgh power plays, and the Calgary offense didn't wake up until the third period. The 27-year-old netminder has only one win in his last six starts, going 1-3-2 over that stretch with a 3.09 GAA and .891 save percentage, but for now Vladar still appears to be in a timeshare with Dustin Wolf.