Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Calgary Flames on Oct 22, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, Calgary Flames 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
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 | Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.11 | 0.96 |
| 2nd | Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.10 | 0.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:49 | CGY | Aydar Suniev | Adam Klapka | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:06 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Morgan Frost, Matt Coronato | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 04:39 | MIN | Michael McCarron | Nico Sturm, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.19 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 64.5% | 35.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Hits | 26 | 25 |
| Blocks | 8 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.10 | 0.87 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.05 | 0.62 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:27 | 0.22 | 0.55 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
| Rieger Lorenz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:44 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:19 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31:04 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.28 | 0.03 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:54 | 0.34 | 0.03 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25:05 | 0.82 | -0.02 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:14 | 0.56 | -0.05 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.11 | 0.96 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:19 | 0.47 | 0.87 |
| Aydar Suniev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:40 | 0.13 | 0.86 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.21 | 0.36 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:36 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.36 | -0.00 |
| Jonathan Castagna | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:48 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.15 | -0.16 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.03 | -0.19 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.14 | -0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.34 | L |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 36 | 37 | 97.3% | 2.19 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Oct 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Calgary Flames generated 2.02 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.19 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Calgary Flames took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Adam Klapka led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.96 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Devin Cooley stopped 36 of 37, worth 2.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Oct 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Klapka led all skaters at 0.96, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 2.02 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.19, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 37 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 22. High-danger chances went 29 to 15.