What Happened
The Anaheim Ducks secured a 4-2 victory against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night, bringing their record to 4-1-0. Anaheim centre Ryan Poehling broke a tie at 5:35 of the third period with a short-handed goal, though he was injured on the play after colliding with the goalpost and goaltender Dustin Wolf and did not return. Jackson Lacombe, Frank Vatrano, and Nikita Nesterenko also scored for the Ducks, and goaltender Ville Husso stopped 27 shots in his season debut. For Calgary, Morgan Frost and Aydar Suniev provided the goals while Matt Coronato added two assists. Goaltender Dustin Wolf made 24 saves as the Flames dropped to 0-5-0 on the year, marking the first time in franchise history they have opened a campaign with five straight losses.
Key Details
- Anaheim won its first three road games to start a season for the first time.
- Ryan Poehling recorded a goal and an assist before exiting injured.
- Ville Husso made 27 saves for his first win of the season.
- Calgary is winless at 0-5-0 to begin the year.