Game Result

Coronato overtime goal lifts Flames over Flyers 4-3

The Calgary Flames defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime on Sunday. Matt Coronato scored the winner, while Devin Cooley made 32 saves in his return from injury.

Coronato overtime goal lifts Flames over Flyers 4-3

What Happened

The Calgary Flames secured a 4-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, with Matt Coronato scoring the decisive goal in overtime. Devin Cooley returned from a lower-body injury that had kept him out for five games, stopping 32 shots to earn the win. Joel Farabee tied the game late in the third period with a short-handed goal on a breakaway. Zane Parekh and Zach Whitecloud also found the net for Calgary, while Owen Tippett scored a power-play goal for Philadelphia.

Key Details

  • Matt Coronato scored the overtime winner for Calgary.
  • Devin Cooley made 32 saves in his first game back from injury.
  • Joel Farabee scored a short-handed goal to tie the game.
  • Zach Whitecloud scored his first goal as a Flame.
  • Calgary's record improved to 8-9-1.
  • Philadelphia's record fell to 4-10-5.

What It Means

The win provides a significant boost to the Flames' record, moving them to 8-9-1. It also marks a healthy return for goalie Devin Cooley, who missed five games with a lower-body injury. The short-handed goal by Joel Farabee highlighted the team's ability to score under pressure late in the game.

What's Next

The Flames will look to build on this momentum in their next scheduled game, while the Flyers aim to rebound from their recent loss.

Sources

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