Nazem Kadri's decisive 14th goal propelled the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, marking a significant moment in the NHL season. The Flames, now positioned in the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, showcased their resilience with this win, having lost only once in regulation over their last seven games.
Connor Zary and Jonathan Huberdeau also contributed to Calgary's score, with Huberdeau sealing the deal with an empty-net goal. The Canucks, on the other hand, struggled to find their footing, managing only one victory in their last six outings. Brock Boeser was the standout for Vancouver, scoring the team's only goal and extending his scoring streak to four games.
The game was marked by physicality, with a series of fights erupting in the second period, including notable clashes involving Flames' player Ryan Lomberg. The match was further complicated for the Canucks, who were without their top scorers, Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, due to injuries.
Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf excelled for Calgary, making 23 saves and improving his record at home to an impressive 10-1-1. In contrast, Kevin Lankinen of Vancouver, returning from a brief absence, faced 26 shots and suffered his first loss in a while, dropping to 14-6-4.
The Flames' next challenge will be against the Utah Hockey Club, while the Canucks will try to bounce back against the Seattle Kraken.
