Kiprusoff officially has most wins as goalie for flames

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The veteran Finnish-born netminder helped sour a rowdy opening-night crowd in Montreal, turning back 35 shots to lead the Flames to a 4-1 win Thursday. With the victory, Kiprusoff moved to the top of the franchise list for wins with 263, passing Mike Vernon.

In each of the past six seasons, Kiprusoff has appeared in 71 or more games. That's a lot of work. This year, they'd like to lighten his load, turning to backup Henrik Karlsson for 20 to 25 starts. Well, I wish them luck with that.

At 35, Kiprusoff clearly gives them the best chance to win. If this team – with a glaring hole at center – has any chance of competing for a playoff spot, Kiprusoff will have to carry them … again!