The Anaheim Ducks secured a thrilling overtime victory against the Calgary Flames, powered by a hat trick from forward Mikael Granlund. This win marked the Ducks’ fourth consecutive triumph, bringing them to a notable 5-0-1 record in their last six games.
Key Match Highlights
The game, which kept the Ducks in first place in the Pacific Division, saw Granlund’s decisive contributions. The Ducks now hold 86 points, solidifying their position as a top contender.
Granlund’s Performance
- Granlund scored three goals, including a crucial power-play goal.
- He showcased skill by one-timing a pass from defenseman John Carlson past Flames goalie Devin Cooley.
- Granlund’s efforts brought the Ducks back into contention after trailing.
Game Summary
The Ducks faced several challenges during the match. Early in the first minute, the Flames had a prime opportunity for a goal with a 3-on-0 break but failed to get a shot on target. A goal from Yegor Sharangovich was overturned due to an offside call after a coach’s challenge.
Blake Coleman eventually opened the scoring for Calgary at 1:06 of the second period, redirecting a pass from Joel Farabee. Granlund tied the game at 1-1 in the third period after collecting a loose puck and firing a shot past Cooley.
However, Matvei Gridin put Calgary ahead again at 7:46 with a wrist shot after a cross-ice pass from Olli Maatta. Granlund responded with a power-play goal at 16:27, scoring his second of the game to level the score at 2-2.
Impact Players
- John Carlson: Two assists.
- Ville Husso: 23 saves for the Ducks.
- Olli Maatta: Two assists for the Flames.
- Devin Cooley: 30 saves for Calgary.
Injuries and Absences
The Ducks played without forwards Jansen Harkins and Troy Terry. Harkins sustained an upper-body injury in a previous game, while Terry was removed from the lineup due to a lower-body issue. Additionally, defenseman Radko Gudas left the match with an undisclosed injury.
The Ducks will look to build on this momentum as they continue their journey through the competitive Pacific Division.
