UPDATE: The Calgary Flames clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in overtime on February 24, 2024, with Morgan Frost netting the game-winner just over a minute into the extra period. This thrilling win marks the Flames’ eighth victory in their last 12 games, showcasing their surge in performance as they push toward playoff contention.
The game unfolded at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where Blake Coleman also contributed to the Flames’ success with a crucial short-handed goal. Flames’ goalie Dustin Wolf stood tall, making 20 saves and marking his fourth consecutive win in the crease.
The action heated up quickly, with Adrian Kempe putting the Kings on the board first with a powerful one-timer midway through the first period. This was Kempe’s fourth goal in the last seven games, emphasizing his vital role in the Kings’ offense during a four-game scoring streak.
However, the Flames responded aggressively in the second period, dominating the shot count 17-3 and finally leveling the score when Coleman intercepted a pass from Kevin Fiala and raced down the ice for a breakaway goal. This marked Coleman’s third short-handed goal of the season, contributing to Calgary’s total of five short-handed goals this season.
The game took a tense turn in overtime when Kings’ star Anze Kopitar appeared to score the winning goal just 33 seconds into the extra session. However, the goal was overturned after a video review confirmed a kicking motion, keeping the Flames’ hopes alive. Frost capitalized on the opportunity, finishing off a three-on-one break from Jonathan Huberdeau at 1:06 of overtime, sealing the victory for Calgary.
With this latest win, the Flames are set to face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, while the Kings will hit the road to take on the Dallas Stars on Monday. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Calgary can maintain their momentum and if Los Angeles can rebound from this narrow defeat.
Stay tuned for more updates as the NHL season intensifies!