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Instant Reaction: Flames finally get two points after rematch with the Ducks

Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below! After two really good periods (and an iffy third) on Saturday…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:30 AM
Instant Reaction: Flames finally get two points after rematch with the Ducks
Key Things to Know
  • The Calgary Flames earned their first victory of the season by defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2.
  • Martin Pospisil scored the game-winning goal with 4:22 remaining in the third period.
  • Aydar Suniev recorded his first career multi-point NHL game with a goal and an assist.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Calgary Flames secured their first win of the season with a 4-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. After taking an early lead through Adam Klapka, Calgary conceded goals to Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson to trail 2-1 after the first period. Aydar Suniev tied the game in the second period before Martin Pospisil scored the go-ahead goal late in the third, followed by an empty-net marker from Yegor Sharangovich.

Goaltender Dustin Wolf earned the win in net for Calgary, while Lukas Dostal started for Anaheim. Suniev finished the night with his first career multi-point NHL game, registering a goal and an assist. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for the Flames, moving their record to 1-5-0 ahead of a Thursday matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights.

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