Instant Reaction: Flames return home, let win slip away against Anaheim

The Calgary Flames suffered a 5-3 defeat against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening to begin a three-game homestand. Calgary built a 3-1 lead in the first period behind goals from William Stromgren, Joel Hanley, and Joel Farabee, while Jeff Malott responded for Anaheim. Dustin Wolf started in net for Calgary, but Anaheim switched goaltenders from Lukas Dostal to Ville Husso to begin the second period.

Anaheim took control over the final 40 minutes, cutting the deficit on a Tristan Luneau goal before Leo Carlsson tied the score on a power play. Cutter Gauthier scored the go-ahead goal for Anaheim with 1:34 remaining in regulation, and Nikita Nesterenko secured the victory with an empty-netter.