Flames Extinguish Ducks at Honda Center in a 3-0 Shutout
In a recent National Hockey League matchup, the Calgary Flames emerged victorious over the Anaheim Ducks with a final score of 3-0. The Flames' season record improved to an impressive 20 wins and 10 losses, while the Ducks faced another setback, now standing at 24 losses and just 10 victories.
The game took place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, where a crowd of 16,102 fans witnessed the visiting team dominate on ice. The Flames scored once in each period, showcasing their consistent performance throughout the game. Their powerplay strength was evident as they capitalized on one out of seven opportunities to score a goal. The team's shooting accuracy was notable with a six percent success rate from their total of 44 shots.
On defense, Calgary's goaltender played an impeccable game with a perfect save percentage, stopping all of Anaheim's attempts to score from their total of 25 shots. The defensive effort was further bolstered by blocking an impressive number of shots and maintaining control over half of the faceoffs.
The Ducks struggled to find their rhythm against Calgary's formidable defense. Despite equal faceoff wins at fifty percent each and delivering more hits than their opponents, they were unable to convert any chances into goals. Their powerplay opportunities did not bear fruit; they managed only one shot during four powerplay chances which reflects in their twenty percent faceoff win percentage during those moments.
Anaheim's goaltender made forty-one saves but unfortunately allowed two goals during even strength play and could not prevent an empty-net goal towards the end of regulation time. This resulted in a save percentage just above ninety-three percent for him despite his team’s loss.
Looking ahead for the Anaheim Ducks is another chance for redemption as they prepare to host Seattle Kraken at Honda Center on December 23rd at five o'clock Pacific Time. Fans can catch this upcoming encounter live on various broadcast networks including BSSC channel six hundred ninety-three or via internet streaming on ESPN+.