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Post-Sim Wrap-Up: Flames lose to Ducks 3-1
Photo credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
After a last minute home win over the San Jose Sharks two nights prior, the virtual Calgary Flames returned to home ice on March 25 to host the Anaheim Ducks. The Flames fell into some familiar habits, unfortunately, giving up a lead late and losing 3-1 to the Ducks.
Lineups
Flames:
- Forwards: Gaudreau-Monahan-Lindholm, Mangiapane-Backlund-Tkachuk, Lucic-Ryan-Dube, Bennett-Jankowski-Rieder
- Defense: Giordano-Brodie, Hanifin-Hamonic, Gustafsson-Andersson
- Goalies: Talbot starting, Rittich as backup
Ducks:
- Forwards: Milano-Getzlaf-Heinen, Rakell-Henrique-Silfverberg, Jones-Steel-Sherwood, Deslauriers-Backes-Rowney
- Defense: Manson-Irwin, Larsson-del Zotto, Djoos-Hakanpaa
- Goalies: Gibson starting, with Miller as backup
Results
The good news is that the Flames scored early and led for much of the game. Unfortunately, the Ducks made a big push late in the third period. They tied the game late and scored twice in rapid succession to win.
Score | Scoring Line | Details |
1-0 Flames | Bennett 11 (unassisted) SH 3:35 second | Wrist shot off partial breakaway. |
1-1 tie | Manson (Irwin, Silfverberg) 17:49 third | Point shot through traffic. |
2-1 Ducks | Manson (Silfverberg, Irwin) 19:04 third | One-timer off the rush. |
3-1 Ducks | Steel (del Zotto, Jones) PP 19:29 third | Tip of point shot off face-off win. |
Three Stars
- Josh Manson (Ducks)
- John Gibson (Ducks)
- Jakob Silfverberg (Ducks)
Updated Standings
With the loss, the Flames drop to 41-30-7 and have 89 points. Updating the remainder of the relevant Western Conference standings with the Athletic’s game-by-game projections, here’s how things look at the end of the night on March 25.
Pacific Division
- Vancouver – 94 points
- Vegas – 90 points
- Calgary – 89 points
- Edmonton – 88 points
- Arizona – 81 points
- Anaheim – 75 points
- Los Angeles – 69 points
- San Jose – 63 points
Wild Cards
- Minnesota – 89 points
- Edmonton – 88 points
- Winnipeg – 84 points
- Nashville – 83 points
Breaking News
- Instant Reaction: Flames out-score the Wild in return home
- What’s Going On In the Pacific Division: The three Canadian teams sit at the bottom of the division
- Throwback Thursday: Looking at the Flames’ three trades with the Wild
- Flames Game Day 29: Back at home to face the Wild (7pm MT, SN1)
- The Wranglers are nearly done their mammoth road trip