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Justin Kirkland

Calgary Flames
Position C
Age 30
Height 6'3"
Weight 183LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Born Aug 1, 1996

Key Insights

2025-26
The chances in tight are not going in for him

From inside 25 feet he buries 6.2% of his attempts.

1 goals on 16 close attempts, 354th of 468 forwards
He hands the puck over more than he should

He gives it away 4.28 times an hour.

88th most giveaways an hour
He plays a heavy game and the other team feels it

He finishes 8.56 checks an hour.

179th in the league
He rarely puts a puck on net of his own

He puts 3.36 shots on goal an hour.

746th in the league
He finishes plays rather than starting them

He sets up 0.31 assists an hour of ice time.

776th in the league
He stays out of the box, which his coach can rely on

He takes 0.61 penalty minutes an hour.

759th most penalty minutes an hour
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Aug 1, 1996
Birth Place Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Height 6'3"
Weight 183 LBS
Shoots/Catches L