Flames Edge Ducks in OT, Extend Home Streak

0:00It's March 27th, welcome in. This is Calgary Flames News today, where team coverage meets AI. The Calgary Flames have been on a roll lately, picking up nine points in their last five home games with a four win, one overtime loss streak. They capitalized on tired opponents like the four to Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, plus struggling teams from St. Louis and Los Angeles. That momentum carried into Thursday's matchup against the Pacific Division, leading Anaheim Ducks. Both teams came and rested in winning, but the Flames held their own in a tight three to two overtime defeat. They led one nothing and later, two to one, never trailing in regulation. Close calls define the night, like a three on zero rush that fizzled in shots ringing off the post from key players. Standout moments included a Flames goal during a delayed man advantage after a Ducks injury, putting them ahead briefly in the third period. Fans turned in overtime with a bench minor for too many men on the ice, handing Anaheim the power play they converted with one second left.

1:02Coach Ryan Huska owned the mistake post game, calling it unacceptable no matter the player's experience. Fans hoping for lottery odds might win at the points hall, but the Flames earned them through solid play, especially after trading away veterans at the deadline. They wrap up the homestand Saturday against the league's last plays Vancouver Canucks, showing some of their strongest hockey all season.