Calgary Flames Secure First Victory of Season in 4-2 Win Over Anaheim Ducks

The Calgary Flames snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks. Martin Pospisil delivered the decisive late-game goal.

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October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Anaheim, USA — The Calgary Flames finally broke into the win column on Tuesday night, securing their first victory of the season with a 4-2 decision over the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center.

Martin Pospisil proved to be the difference-maker, snapping a late third-period tie with a goal at the 15:38 mark. With only 4:22 remaining in regulation, his strike shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the visitors.

Yegor Sharangovich later solidified the result by finding the back of the net with an empty-net goal with 1:22 left on the clock. The win marks a significant turnaround for Calgary, which had opened its campaign with five consecutive losses.

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The Ducks entered the contest playing the second half of a back-to-back series, having defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 the previous night. Anaheim opted to start backup goaltender Ville Husso for the matchup.

The game featured notable action early on, including a first-period sequence where Anaheim’s Roger McQueen was seen controlling the puck. The victory provides a much-needed boost for the Flames as they look to build momentum following their difficult start to the season.

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