The Calgary Flames remain winless after the Anaheim Ducks pulled away for a 4-2 victory at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The defeat dropped Calgary to 0-5-0 to begin the 2026-27 season, leaving the Flames as the only NHL team without a point after five games.
Aydar Suniev supplied the brightest moment for the home side by scoring his first NHL goal late in the second period.
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Calgary Flames: Suniev scores first NHL goal for Calgary
Suniev tied the game 2-2 at 17:54 of the second period with a sharp-angle wrist shot that beat Ducks goaltender Ville Husso on the short side.
The rookie winger finished a play created by Matt Coronato, who carried the puck behind the net before finding Suniev near the left circle.
Suniev was playing in his ninth NHL game, and the goal produced a loud reaction from the Saddledome crowd after it was announced as his first in the league.
Coronato finished with two assists, while Morgan Frost also scored for Calgary.
The goal was a significant milestone for Suniev, but it could not prevent the Flames from falling behind again in the third period.
Ryan Poehling breaks the tie short-handed
With the score level early in the final period, Anaheim took advantage of a Calgary power play to regain the lead.
Ryan Poehling intercepted the momentum down the right side and fired a shot under Dustin Wolf’s pad at 5:35 of the third period.
The Ducks forward crashed hard into the net on the play and was helped from the ice after remaining down for several moments.
Poehling also assisted on Anaheim’s second-period goal and finished with two points.
Nikita Nesterenko added an insurance goal at 17:03 of the third period after a scramble around the Calgary net.
Jackson LaCombe opened the scoring for Anaheim on the power play at 10:02 of the first period.
Frank Vatrano restored the Ducks’ lead late in the opening frame before Frost and Suniev brought Calgary level.
Special teams decide the Flames result
Special teams were central to the outcome, with Anaheim scoring once on two power-play opportunities and once short-handed.
Calgary went 0-for-3 with the man advantage and was unable to convert despite receiving two power plays while the game was tied in the third period.
The Flames held a narrow edge in possession-related measures, including a 29-28 advantage in shots and a 50.7 per cent share of the faceoffs.
| Category | Calgary | Anaheim |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Power play | 0-for-3 | 1-for-2 |
| Blocked shots | 15 | 23 |
| Hits | 24 | 27 |
Wolf made 24 saves in the Calgary net, while Husso stopped 27 shots in his first start of the season for Anaheim.
An apparent second-period goal by Calgary defenceman Yan Kuznetsov was overturned after a video review determined that Joel Farabee was offside, according to the NHL game recap.
Flames face quick rematch in Anaheim
The game was the first half of a home-and-home set between the Pacific Division rivals.
The Flames and Ducks will meet again in Anaheim on Tuesday, October 13, with the rematch scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Mountain Time.
Calgary will then continue its road trip against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday evening.
The Ducks improved to 4-1-0 and won their second consecutive game.
Anaheim also lost forward Cutter Gauthier to an upper-body injury after he took only five shifts in the opening period.
For Calgary, the immediate challenge is to turn improved stretches of play into points before the early-season deficit grows larger, a concern highlighted by the league’s early results, including the Flames’ recent loss to Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between the Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks?
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 10, 2026.
Did Aydar Suniev score his first NHL goal?
Yes. Suniev scored at 17:54 of the second period to tie the game 2-2, recording his first NHL goal.
Why did the Flames lose to the Ducks?
Anaheim scored a short-handed goal early in the third period and added an insurance goal later in the frame, while Calgary went 0-for-3 on the power play.
What is the Calgary Flames’ record after the loss?
Calgary fell to 0-5-0 and remained without a point through its first five games of the 2026-27 season.
When do the Flames play the Ducks again?
The teams meet again in Anaheim on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. Mountain Time.
Fact-Checked: Key game details, scoring plays, statistics, records and the next scheduled meeting were checked against official NHL and Calgary Flames information.
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