Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 01, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, Anaheim Ducks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 9 | 20:33 | 1.09 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| 3rd | John Beecher | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:41 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Ryan Lomberg, John Beecher | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:14 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Leo Carlsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:10 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | Kevin Bahl, Morgan Frost | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 10:41 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Beckett Sennecke | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CGY | Nazem Kadri | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Mason McTavish | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.90 | 5.58 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 48.7% | 51.3% |
| Hits | 14 | 26 |
| Blocks | 21 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.05 | 0.70 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:25 | 0.30 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:49 | 0.03 | 0.49 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:28 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.34 | 0.20 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:08 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:39 | 0.68 | 0.05 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.52 | 0.05 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19:37 | 1.36 | -0.10 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.39 | -0.15 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20:33 | 1.09 | 1.55 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:56 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:07 | 0.69 | 0.59 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.35 | 0.49 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:14 | 0.37 | 0.20 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:15 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:53 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:41 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:06 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 2.86 | O |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 4.01 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 3–2 on Mar 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 5.58 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 5.9 — Calgary Flames owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Cutter Gauthier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 9 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 32 of 34, worth 4.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3–2 on Mar 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 3, Calgary Flames 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cutter Gauthier led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 9 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 5.58 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 5.9, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 34 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 36. High-danger chances went 19 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 34 of 36 (2.86 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 32 of 34 (4.01 goals saved above expected).