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Anaheim Ducks power play and overtime finish at Scotiabank Saddledome: what changed against the Calgary Flames?

The Anaheim Ducks moved to a 41-27 record with 3 points, while the Calgary Flames went to 30-34 with 2 points in a 3-2 overtime result. The Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames final score landed at 3-2 after the Ducks logged an overtime goal following period scoring of 0-1-1 and the Flames posted 0-1-1 by period.


Sep 26, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Sam Carrick (39) , right wing Jacob Perreault (64) ,  center Olen Zellweger (51) , center Brayden Tracey (56) and right wing Brett Leason (20) celebrate after scoring a goal during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

First period


The Ducks opened with 0 goals in the first period while putting the puck on net as part of a 33-shot night. The Flames also scored 0 in the first period while finishing with 25 shots and 17 hits in the game.


Second period


The Ducks scored 1 in the second period and finished with 2 power-play goals on 5 opportunities, shaping the game-changing plays Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames around special teams. The Mighty Ducks generated 7 power-play shots and won 71 percent of their power-play faceoffs, while the Flames went 0-for-1 on the power play with 2 shots. The Flaming C penalty kill faced 5 Ducks power plays, and Calgary’s goaltender Devin Cooley ended with 30 saves on 33 shots in the crease.


Third period


The Ducks scored 1 in the third period and finished with 33 faceoffs won on 64 draws for a 52 percent faceoff share. The Flames scored 1 in the third period and recorded 24 giveaways, while the Ducks finished with 16 giveaways and 6 takeaways in the puck-management battle. Anaheim’s physical work showed in 22 hits, and the Flames blocked 21 shots compared with 14 blocks for the Ducks.


Overtime


The Ducks scored 1 in overtime on 2 overtime shots, and the game ended with Anaheim credited with the winning goal. Mikael Granlund led the Ducks with 3 goals on 6 shots, and the Ducks’ goaltending line showed 23 saves on 25 shots against with 2 shorthanded saves. The Ducks vs Calgary Flames result analysis also included Calgary’s even-strength output, as the Flames scored 2 goals at even strength and received a standout nod for defenseman Olli Maatta among the game stars. The Anaheim Ducks final whistle reaction centered on a road win that came with 24 blocked shot attempts, 1 minor penalty, and 2 overtime assists as part of a 7-point team night.


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