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Instant Reaction: Flames weather the Hurricanes for first home win of season

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 games on the road against familiar foes from the…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:40 AM
Instant Reaction: Flames weather the Hurricanes for first home win of season
Key Things to Know
  • The Calgary Flames defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 to earn their first home win of the season.
  • Yegor Sharangovich scored the game-winning goal with 4:28 remaining in the third period.
  • Matvei Gridin and Morgan Frost also scored for Calgary, while Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jalen Chatfield tallied for Carolina.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Calgary Flames secured their first home victory of the season with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night. After a scoreless first period, Carolina opened the scoring through Jesperi Kotkaniemi before Calgary answered with rapid goals from Matvei Gridin and Morgan Frost. Jalen Chatfield tied the game for the Hurricanes with four seconds remaining in the second period, but Yegor Sharangovich netted the game-winner late in regulation.

Goaltender Devin Cooley delivered a standout performance to keep Calgary in the game against the defending Stanley Cup champions. The win improved the Flames to a 2-6-0 record on the season as they kicked off a four-game homestand.

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