Calgary Flames Ignite Late Game Surge to Overcome New Jersey Devils
The Calgary Flames, with a record of 32-25-11, faced off against the New Jersey Devils, who came into the game with a record of 37-27-6. In a game that saw both teams battling fiercely for dominance, it was the Flames who emerged victorious with a final score of 5-3. This victory added crucial points to their season tally, further intensifying the race for playoff positions.
Game Highlights
The match began with the Devils taking an early lead in the first period, setting a challenging pace for the Flames. However, as the game progressed into the second period, Calgary started finding their rhythm and managed to net one goal. The real turning point came in the third period when Calgary Flames unleashed an impressive offensive display by scoring four goals. This late-game surge was pivotal in securing their win over New Jersey.
Jonathan Huberdeau and Dustin Wolf were among the stars of this encounter. Huberdeau contributed significantly with one goal and one assist, showcasing his critical role in Calgary's offense. Meanwhile, goaltender Dustin Wolf had an outstanding performance between the pipes by saving 26 out of 29 shots on goal, reflecting a perfect save percentage that played a crucial role in this victory.
Player Performances
Several players stood out during this matchup due to their exceptional performances on ice. Daniil Miromanov scored one goal on two shots and maintained a plus-minus rating of +1 throughout his time on ice. Another notable performance came from Matt Coronato who also found back of net once and had an impressive shooting percentage alongside MacKenzie Weegar who contributed defensively with five hits and maintained a plus-minus rating of +3.
On special teams play, Calgary capitalized on powerplay opportunities by scoring once out of five chances which proved essential in building momentum during critical phases of this contest.
Looking Ahead
The Calgary Flames are set to face off against New York Islanders at UBS Arena located at Belmont Park on March 22nd at 4:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally through MSGSN TV network channels ensuring no moment is missed from what promises to be another exciting game as part of NHL regular season matchups.
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