Ryan Strome's Calgary Debut: Brotherly Love & Goals

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Ryan Strong got traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the Calgary Flames right before the deadline, landing a fresh start with the rebuilding team in. Exchange for a 7th round pick in 2027. He jumps straight into action on a 5-game road trip, facing his younger brother Dylan and the Washington Capitals on Monday night at Capital One, Arena. The Capitals won 7 to 3, marking the 15th match-up between the brothers, with each picking up and assist. Earlier this season, the Ducks and Capitals met twice, but this game added an unexpected twist after Ryan's move. In Anaheim, the 32-year-old veteran struggled for ice time, averaging just over 12 minutes per game and 33 appearances with 9. Points. Down from last year's 41 points over 82 games, injuries kept him out the first 16 games, and new additions plus a young rookie's rise pushed him down the depth chart.

1:03Ryan handled the frustration well, staying professional despite the reduced role, and now he's bringing composure to Calgary's young group. Flames' coach Ryan Huska praised his nearly 900 games of experience for calming plays and mentoring guys like 20-year-old Motveg Reden, whom he assisted in that Capitals game. The team values his 500-plus career points across 13 NHL seasons. Right after arriving, Strom flew in early Saturday, and Nash to goal and assist in 15 minutes of ice time during a five-to-four win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Against Washington, he centered a line with Conner's Erie Ann Gritten, sparking a three-gold burst to tie it at three before the Capitals pulled ahead. Family made it special, with Ryan and Dylan's parents traveling from Ontario and Ryan even spent time with Dylan's young daughters over the weekend. Both brothers are thrilled for Ryan's opportunity, as Dylan now leads their head-to-head series seven wins to one in the last eight.

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