Flames Lose Shootout Thriller to Ducks

0:00For the Calgary Flames, it's March 2nd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Calgary Flames wrapped up their California road trip with a tight 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in a shootout on Sunday night at the Honda Center. It was a back and forth battle highlighted by strong goal tending from Devon Koolie for Calgary and Lucas Dostol for Anaheim, earning the Flames a crucial point in the standings. The Flames struck first in the opening period on a nice redirect by Joel Fariby off a pass from Ryan Lomburg. Anaheim tied it with a flub bounce goal in the second, but Yegor Sharon Govich answered on the power play to regain the lead. Cutter Gathiei evened it up again late in the third on another power play, sending the game to overtime. Both teens had chances in the extra frame, but penalties and big saves kept his scoreless until the shootout. Anaheim's Leo Carlson and Mason McTavish converted, while Nas and Codry scored for Calgary,

1:00but Motveg Gridden hit the post to seal the Ducks win. Fans and analysts praised Koolie's sharp play that kept the Flames competitive despite playing their third game in four nights after a long break. Kevin Ball shook off a scary injury to return, and the team held even on special teams against their rested opponent. Looking ahead, the Flames head home for a three game homestand, starting Tuesday against the Dallas Stars at the Saddle Dome, where they'll aim to. Build on this hard fought point. This story is made possible by our sponsor, CD Episode Description. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.