Flames Fall in OT, Granlund's Hat Trick Not Enough

0:00It's March 27th. From game day to every day, this is Calgary Flames News Today, powered by AI. The Calgary Flames hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night during their six-game homestand and put up a strong fight, never trailing in regulation. They failed short and over time though, dropping a 3-2 decision to the division leading Ducks. Blake Coleman got the flames on the board early in the second period, with a slick tip in for a 1-0 lead. Mikel Grandland answered quickly to tie it, then Mott Vagrid and ripped one home midway through the third to make it 2-1 flames. Grandland struck again on a rebound, late in the period to even things at 2. Fans saw a gritty effort from the flames, who turned the game into a low scoring grind rather than a speed showcase for Anaheim's skill. That approach earned them a crucial point in the standings despite the loss, with shots favoring the Ducks in the later periods. The turning point came in over time when the flames took a too many men penalty with under a minute left, setting up Grandland's one-timer winner for, his hat trick just one

1:03second before time expired. Matt Coronado stood out for Calgary with solid play and an assist. The flames sit at 30 wins, 34 losses, and 8 overtime losses now, and they'll wrap up the homestand Saturday against the Vancouver.