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Did Calgary Flames' Early Dominance at Scotiabank Saddledome Secure Victory Over Vegas Golden Knights?

The Calgary Flames improved their record to 15-17-4 after a decisive performance against the Vegas Golden Knights, who now stand at 16-7-10. The game concluded with a score of 6-3, favoring the home team, the Flames.


Dec 20, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) during the face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

First Period


The first period set the tone for the match as the Flaming C came out strong, scoring three goals. Mikael Backlund was instrumental in this early surge, contributing significantly with his offensive prowess. His efforts were supported by Connor Zary and MacKenzie Weegar, who also made notable contributions during this period.


Second Period


In the second period, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Flames managed to add two more goals to their tally while maintaining solid defense against Vegas's attempts. Jonathan Huberdeau and Blake Coleman were key players during this segment of play, each adding assists that helped maintain Calgary's lead.


Dec 20, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) and Calgary Flames left wing Joel Farabee (86) fight for position in front of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid (40) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Third Period


As the game progressed into its final third period, both teams scored once more. Despite a late push from Vegas with a goal in each of these periods and an overall shot count advantage of 37 compared to Calgary’s 26 shots on goal, it was not enough to overcome Calgary’s lead established earlier in the game.


Mikael Backlund emerged as one of the standout performers for Calgary with his two-goal contribution earning him top honors among stars of the match alongside teammates Connor Zary and MacKenzie Weegar who played pivotal roles throughout all periods.


Dec 20, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Joel Farabee (86) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Calgary Flames coach post-game reaction highlighted satisfaction with how his team executed strategies effectively across all three periods despite facing pressure from an aggressive opponent like Vegas Golden Knights.


Looking ahead for fans eager about upcoming matches: The next encounter will see Flaming C travel northward where they face off against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place scheduled on December 23rd at 9:00 PM EST broadcasted live via ESPN+ internet service platform - mark your calendars!


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