Flames Edge Lightning in OT, Extend Streak

0:00It's March 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Calgary Flames News today, AI Powered Updates on your squad. The Calgary Flames grabbed a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night, extending their streak to 3. Straight victories. Ryan Strong wasted no time, scoring just 26 seconds into the extra frame to seal the deal. Victor Olopson and Morgan Frost lit up the first period late, netting goals 27 seconds apart, to flip the score to 2-1 in Calgary's favor. Mikel Backlin added another for the Flames, while Devin Coolie stood tall with 32 saves in net. For Tampa Bay, Ryan McDonough, Darren Raddish, and Pontus Holmberg tallied the goals, but their 3-game win streak came to an end. Nikita Kutcheroff picked up an assist, boosting his league-leading points total to 1-19. Rookie Tyson Gross made his NHL debut for the hometown Flames, logging 8 minutes and 7 seconds of ice time, despite a minor penalty.

1:02Jonas Johansson made 25 stops for the Lightning, who sits second in the Atlantic Division. Both teams hit the ice again Tuesday night, with Calgary hosting Los Angeles and Tampa Bay welcoming Minnesota, keeping the playoff push in full. Swing