Ducks Double Up The Flames

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By Michael Walters

The Anaheim Ducks finished their back-to-back contests in Calgary against the Flames. Ville Husso was in net against Dustin Wolf. Frank Vatrano drew in for A.J. Greer.

Recap

Jackson LaCombe scored halfway through the first period to get Anaheim on the board first. Leo Carlsson found LaCombe and he beat Wolf low.

The Flames answered about five minutes later. Morgan Frost. Matthew Coronato found Frost at the side of the net and he scored just inside the right post.

The Ducks took a 2-1 lead in the final minute of the period. Noah Warren took a point shot which was deflected by Frank Vatrano before going into the net.

The Flames appeared to tie up the game halfway through the period, but Yan Kuznetsov‘s goal was disallowed when the play was challenged and determined to be offside.

Calgary did eventually tie up the game once late in the second period. Coronato got behind the net and found Aydar Suniev for the score. The teams were tied at two after two periods.

Ryan Poehling scored a shorthanded goal early in the third period to put Anaheim ahead 3-2. He was tripped on the play and crashed into the net. He did not return to the game. There was also no penalty called on the play.

Nikita Nesterenko put Anaheim up by two goals in the final minutes of regulation. He got to a rebound and pushed it just past Wolf before he could freeze the puck. The Ducks went on to win 4-2.

Analysis:

The Ducks jumped out to lead first for the fifth time this season. Each time they scored the Flames had an answer and found themselves tied after two periods. In the final frame the Ducks were able to pull away with a pair of goals for the win.

Anaheim won the special teams battle scoring once in two power play attempts. Poehling also scored a shorthanded goal, which ended up being the game winner. The Flames went 0-for-3 on the power play.

At even strength play the Ducks outscored the Flames 3-2. Anaheim had 54 shot attempts and Calgary had 66. The Ducks did an excellent job blocking shots as they stopped 23 of Calgary’s attempts. Anaheim ended up with 28 shots on goal and Calgary had 29.

One key play in his game was the Ducks decision to challenge the Flames goal early in the second period. It appeared that Husso had covered the puck and the refs were late blowing the whistle. It looked like the goal would stand, but the Ducks challenged for the play for offside and the goal was reversed.

It was great to see Vatrano get back in the lineup and score. Hopefully he can get some of his scoring touch back and be a regular in the lineup again.

The Ducks have won four of their first five games, but injuries continue to mount. Both Gauthier and Poehling were injured and did not return in this contest.

Team Notes/News:

The Ducks have won their first three road games in start a season for the first time in franchise history.

Cutter Gauthier left the game after the first period and there was no update. Gauthier and Poehling will both be evaluated when they return back to Anaheim.

Mikael Granlund and LaCombe both have five game point streaks.

Anaheim is 4-1-0 to start the season for the fifth time in franchise history.

The Ducks have scored first in all five of their games this season.

What’s Next?

The Ducks will host the Flames on Tuesday at 6:45 PM

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October 11th, 2026