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Calgary Flames trade even-strength sparks with the Anaheim Ducks, then watch overtime tilt the rink

The Calgary Flames entered Scotiabank Saddledome at 30-34 with 2 points on the night, while the Anaheim Ducks arrived at 41-27 with 3 points after a 3-2 result.


Dec 21, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA;  Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) warms up before the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

First period


The Calgary Flames opened with 25 shots in the game and the Anaheim Ducks countered with 33 shots at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.


The Flames logged 17 hits while the Ducks finished with 22 hits.


The Ducks won 33 of 64 faceoffs for a 52 percent share, and the Flames won 31 of 64 draws for 48 percent.


Second period


The Flames produced 1 goal in the second period while holding the Ducks to 1 goal in the same period.


The Flames went 0-for-1 on the power play with 2 shots, and the Ducks went 2-for-5 with 7 shots on the man advantage.


The Flames took 5 penalties for 10 penalty minutes, and the Ducks took 1 penalty for 2 penalty minutes.


Calgary Flames post-match stats reflected 24 giveaways for the Flames alongside 16 giveaways for the Ducks.


Third period


The Flames added 1 goal in the third period, and the Ducks answered with 1 goal in the third period to keep the game level into overtime.


Devin Cooley finished with 30 saves on 33 shots against in net for the Flames.


Olli Maatta recorded 2 assists for the Flames, and Blake Coleman scored 1 goal on 3 shots.


Overtime


The Ducks ended overtime with 1 goal on 2 overtime shots, and the Flames finished overtime with 0 shots.


Anaheim’s power play totals included 2 goals and 4 assists, and Calgary’s even-strength line carried 2 goals with 4 assists.


The Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks highlights centered on special teams, as Anaheim converted 2 power-play goals while Calgary had 1 power-play chance without a goal.


The Calgary Flames match rating in this one started with Cooley’s 30-save night and was framed by the Flames allowing 2 power-play goals.


Next game


The Flames will host the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, on 3/28/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, with coverage on ESPN+.


The Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks final thoughts will roll into that broadcast with Calgary’s even-strength scoring and Anaheim’s 2 power-play goals shaping the talking points.


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