| April 19, 2024 |
Zary logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sharks. - Zary had a strong finish in 2023-24, posting two goals and two helpers over the final five contests. The 22-year-old rookie had a solid campaign with 14 goals, 20 helpers, 90 shots on net and a plus-12 rating while seeing middle-six minutes for much of the year. Zary is one of the Flames' top prospects and will look to take a step forward in 2024-25, giving him appeal as a depth option in most fantasy formats if he can improve his power-play production and shoot the puck more often. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Zary scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes. - Zary has scored in back-to-back games, and he's on a three-game point streak. The 22-year-old is up to 14 tallies, 19 assists, 88 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 61 outings. Zary continues to fill a middle-six role as he gets a taste of action at center late in the season. |
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| April 12, 2024 |
Zary produced an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. - Zary snapped a five-game dry spell with his helper on Jonathan Huberdeau's tally in the third period. The 22-year-old Zary has been getting some reps at center late in the season after beginning the year on the wing. He's at 12 goals, 19 assists, 84 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 59 outings as a rookie. Zary figures to be in contention for a top-six job in 2024-25. |
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| March 27, 2024 |
Zary posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks. - The helper was Zary's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He's been back in his usual spot alongside Nazem Kadri, so there's still potential for Zary to get his game on track late in the campaign. The 22-year-old rookie has 30 points, 71 shots on net and a plus-16 rating through 53 appearances. |
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| March 23, 2024 |
Zary (upper body) was activated Saturday from injured reserve, per the NHL media site. - This paves the way for Zary to return to the lineup Saturday against Vancouver following an eight-game absence. He is projected to see to see top-six minutes and work on the second power-play unit. The 22-year-old rookie has 12 goals and 29 points in 50 appearances this season. |
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| March 5, 2024 |
Zary (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. - Zary, who didn't play in Monday's 4-2 loss to Seattle, will miss at least two more games after being injured in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old forward has 12 goals and 29 points in 50 outings this season. Walker Duehr and Matthew Coronato will battle for playing time during Zary's absence. |
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| March 4, 2024 |
Zary (upper body) is not expected to play Monday against Seattle. - Zary, who is considered day-to-day, will miss at least one game after getting injured in Saturday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh. He has notched 12 goals and 29 points in 50 contests this campaign. The Flames brought up Matthew Coronato from AHL Calgary on Monday, but Walker Duehr is projected to replace Zary in the lineup versus the Kraken. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Zary (undisclosed) couldn't finish Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Danny Austin of The Calgary Sun reports. - Zary exited the contest in the first period, returned in the second and then only took one shift in the third. It's not a good sign that he failed to finish the contest. Zary's status should be updated prior to Monday's game versus the Kraken. |
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| Feb. 25, 2024 |
Zary notched two assists and added two hits in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Oilers. - Zary has three assists over his last two games, a significant improvement after his recent five-game slump. The 22-year-old forward earned one of his helpers Saturday on the power play. The rookie has 29 points, 64 shots on net and a plus-18 rating through 48 appearances in a top-six role. |
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| Feb. 23, 2024 |
Zary logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins. - Zary entered Thursday on a five-game drought. He snapped the slump by setting up a Martin Pospisil tally in the first period. Zary has been good enough to stick in a top-six role, picking up 27 points, 64 shots on net and a plus-17 rating through 47 appearances, primarily alongside Nazem Kadri. Rookies will go through slumps, but Zary is clearly a part of the Flames' present and future. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Zary scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 win over the Devils on Thursday. - Zary has three goals and one assist in his last four games. He put the Flames up 2-1 early in the second period, putting in a backhand after getting to a loose puck that squeaked between Vitek Vanecek's pads. Zary is having a strong rookie season with the Flames, sitting in a tie for fifth in points (26) and a tie for third in goals (12) among first-year players. |
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| Feb. 7, 2024 |
Zary scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Bruins. - Zary's first-period tally held as the game-winner, his second such goal this season. He's scored twice over the last three contests and now has 11 goals and 24 points through 40 outings. Zary continues to find success alongside Nazem Kadri in a second-line role, though the Flames are expected to be active sellers ahead of the trade deadline, which could lead to some movement in the lineup. |
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| Jan. 25, 2024 |
Zary scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. - Zary's 10th goal of the season tied the game at 2-2 in the first period. The 22-year-old rookie snapped a four-game point drought with the tally, his second slump of that length in the last month. Zary is at 23 points, 47 shots on net and a plus-14 rating through 38 appearances in a second-line role. He's generally played a strong all-around game, but it's tough to play him in fantasy when his offense isn't consistent. |
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| Jan. 13, 2024 |
Zary produced an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights. - Zary set up Nazem Kadri's first-period tally, which ended up being the game-winner. With five points over seven contests in January, Zary continues to impress in his rookie campaign. The winger has been steady in a second-line role, and he's up to 22 points, 39 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 33 appearances on the year. |
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| Jan. 9, 2024 |
Zary scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-4 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators. - Zary has a pair of two-point efforts over the last four games, making up for his recent four-game slump. The 22-year-old got the Flames on the board in the first period and helped out on Noah Hanifin's game-tying tally in the third. Zary is at a strong nine goals, 21 points, 37 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 31 appearances. He ranks fifth in rookie scoring, and his plus-minus rating is best among first-year players. With Chicago's Connor Bedard (jaw) out for a while, Zary could insert himself into the Calder Trophy race, though it doesn't help that he didn't start the year in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 5, 2024 |
Zary contributed a goal and an assist in Calgary's 6-3 victory over Nashville on Thursday. - Zary found the back of the net on the power play at just 4:45 of the first period to open the scoring. He assisted on Rasmus Andersson's even-strength tally later in the frame. Zary is up to eight goals and 19 points in 28 appearances this season, including three power-play points. The 22-year-old rookie brought his four-game scoring drought to an end with his efforts Thursday. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Zary managed an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Ducks. - Zary's four-game point streak ended Monday versus the Panthers. He bounced back by setting up a Nick DeSimone tally in the first period, which held up as the game-winner. Zary had also gone four games without putting multiple shots on goal before Thursday. The rookie forward has seven goals, 10 assists, 28 shots and a plus-8 rating through 23 appearances this season, playing in a middle-six role. |
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| Dec. 16, 2023 |
Zary scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning. - Zary has a four-game point streak, and he's picked up four goals and two assists over his last seven outings. The 22-year-old had a short shaky run in late November, but he's back to being a steady middle-six and power-play contributor. The rookie forward has seven goals, nine helpers, 25 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances this season. |
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| Dec. 15, 2023 |
Zary provided a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild. - Zary has gotten on the scoresheet in five of the last six games, contributing three goals and two assists in that span. The 22-year-old's helper Thursday was his first power-play point since Nov. 4. The rookie is up to six goals, nine helpers, 24 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through his first 20 games. He's now tied for fifth in rookie scoring, and all of the players ahead of him have played at least seven more games. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Zary produced an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights. - Zary set up a Nazem Kadri tally in the second period. The helper was Zary's fourth point over the last five games as he continues to be a regular contributor in a top-six role. The rookie forward has six goals, eight assists, 24 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 19 appearances this season. Fantasy managers can be happy with the points, but the 22-year-old would benefit from increasing his shot totals to sustain his offense in the long run. |
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| Dec. 11, 2023 |
Zary scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Avalanche. - Zary has tallied three goals over his last four contests. He was bumped up to the top line with Elias Lindholm and Yegor Sharangovich for this contest, switching places with Andrew Mangiapane. Zary has stepped up as a rookie with six goals, seven assists, 24 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 18 appearances. His place in the lineup is safe as long as he avoids a prolonged slump. |
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| Dec. 7, 2023 |
Zary scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes. - Zary tallied at 7:03 of the third period to tie the game at 2-2 just 1:21 after Rasmus Andersson got the Flames on the board. The goal was Zary's second in as many games. The rookie forward has yet to go more than two contests without a point, racking up five goals, seven helpers, 22 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 16 outings in a second-line role. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Zary scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. - Zary's effectiveness on offense has waned over the last couple of weeks. He went eight games without a goal, picking up four assists in that span, which is still solid work for a rookie thrust into a top-six role. The 22-year-old has four goals, seven helpers, 21 shots on net, six PIM and a plus-3 rating through 15 contests overall. |
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| Nov. 27, 2023 |
Zary provided an assist and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Golden Knights. - Zary helped out on A.J. Greer's game-tying goal in the third period. While Zary has gone six games without a goal, he's posted four assists in that span. He's cooled off a bit from his four-game point streak to begin his NHL career, but the 22-year-old winger continues to be a positive for an inconsistent roster. He has 10 points, 15 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-3 rating through 12 contests overall. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Zary (lower body) will be in Friday's lineup against the Stars, Brendan Parker of Flames TV reports. - Zary missed Wednesday's game against Nashville but his absence was limited to just one game. The rookie has been terrific to begin his career, tallying three goals and eight points through nine career games. He's expected to skate in a top-four role Friday. |
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| Nov. 22, 2023 |
Zary (undisclosed) is "a little banged up" and is not projected to play Wednesday versus the Predators, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports. - Zary saw just 11:07 of ice time in Monday's game versus the Kraken due to the lingering injury. The 22-year-old's absence allows Adam Ruzicka to get back into the lineup on the fourth line, while Dillon Dube will get a look alongside Nazem Kadri and Martin Pospisil. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Zary had two assists Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Islanders. - Zary has eight points, including five helpers, in his first eight games. Since his Nov. 1 debut, he has put up the same number of points as Hawks rookie pivot and phenom, Connor Bedard (five goals, three assists in six games). Zary had an excellent AHL season last year (57 points; 72 games) and has really clicked with line mate Nazem Kadri. It will be hard for him to sustain this level of play, but the talent is real. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Zary scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Canadiens. - All the game's scoring came in the second period, and Zary decided the contest by parking in front of Sam Montembeault and tapping home a slick feed from Rasmus Andersson. The 24th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Zary has gotten his career with the Flames off to a flying start with three goals and six points in six games since being promoted from AHL Calgary at the beginning of November, and the 22-year-old also led all Flames forwards in ice time on the power play Tuesday. His fantasy stock is soaring, and while he may not maintain a point-per-game pace, his strong two-way game and top-shelf hockey IQ should quickly make him a fixture in the lineup. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Zary scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs. - Zary has yet to be held off the scoresheet, racking up two goals and two helpers through his four NHL appearances. The winger tallied off a Nazem Kadri pass in the first period. Zary has added 10 shots on net, three hits and a plus-2 rating while looking solid in a second-line role. |
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| Nov. 8, 2023 |
Zary notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Predators. - Zary helped out on Nazem Kadri's empty-net goal in the third period. Those two, along with Yegor Sharangovich, combined for five points as the Flames' best line in the game. Zary has a goal and two helpers over three contests, and after playing 18:56 in Tuesday's win, including 3:43 on the power play, his arrow is pointing straight up. |
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| Nov. 6, 2023 |
Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Zary practiced with the Flames on Monday, suggesting he's been recalled by the team. - Zary skated on the second line with Nazem Kadri and Yegor Sharangovich during Monday's session. Zary's picked up two points through two NHL appearances this year. He was sent down to AHL Calgary in what appears to have been a paper move Sunday. |
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| Nov. 5, 2023 |
Zary was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Zary has two points in his first two NHL games, including a goal in his debut against Dallas on Nov. 1. The 22-year-old will likely be back with the big club for Tuesday's game against Nashville. |
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| Nov. 4, 2023 |
Zary logged a power-play assist and two hits in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken. - Zary helped out on Noah Hanifin's goal late in the second period. The helper was Zary's first at the NHL level, and he's added a goal over his first two games with the Flames. The winger also has six shots on net, two hits and an even plus-minus rating. If he can stick on the second line and build chemistry with Nazem Kadri, Zary may have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Zary scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars. - Making his NHL debut, Zary didn't wait long to make an impact, scoring 5:28 into the game. His six shots tied for second on the team in Wednesday's game, and he also saw 16:11 of ice time, including 3:09 on the power play. The 22-year-old was on the second line with Nazem Kadri and Yegor Sharangovich, though linemates will likely change frequently with the Flames struggling. Zary was selected in the first round in 2020, and if he can continue to take lots of shots and influence play, he should have a good chance to stick in the lineup. |
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| Oct. 31, 2023 |
Zary was summoned from AHL Calgary on Tuesday. - Zary has generated one goal and nine assists in six AHL contests this campaign. The 22-year-old forward might make his NHL debut Wednesday against Dallas. |
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| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Zary (ankle) will make his season debut for AHL Stockton on Wednesday, Ryan Pinder of Sportsnet 960 reports. - Zary started the year on non-roster injured reserve for the Flames after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason. Once the 20-year-old center gets a few games under his belt in the minors, he should at least be on the shortlist of potential call-ups during the 2021-22 campaign. |
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