In a decisive victory, the Calgary Flames defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Saturday night, with standout performances from Dustin Wolf, Blake Coleman, Matt Coronato, and Andrei Kuzmenko. Wolf was the backbone, making a remarkable 38 saves, while Coleman scored a goal and contributed two assists, including an empty-netter in the final minute. Coronato and Kuzmenko added to the scoreline, with Kuzmenko's goal coming during a power play.
The Jets' sole goal came from Adam Lowry, and Eric Comrie made 19 saves for the home team. Winnipeg concluded a challenging eight-game homestand with a 4-2-2 record, while the Flames ended a two-game losing streak, finishing their trip with a split.
Calgary's ability to maintain leads proved significant, as they are now 13-1-1 when ahead after two periods, contrasting starkly with Winnipeg's struggles, who are now 1-7-1 when trailing after the second period. The key moment occurred early in the third period when the Jets had a power play opportunity to equalize but were thwarted by Wolf's heroics and Rasmus Andersson's defensive work on his 500th NHL game.
Next up, the Flames will host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, while the Jets face the Utah Grizzlies on Monday night.