Huberdeau Leads Flames Past Flyers with Two-Goal Night
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By Nemanja Petković
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Summary:
- Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice as Calgary edged Philadelphia 2-1.
- Dustin Wolf made 17 saves, ending the Flames’ three-game skid.
- Tampa Bay, the Islanders, Ducks, and Red Wings also picked up wins.
Jonathan Huberdeau found the back of the net twice on Sunday night, leading the Calgary Flames to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Both teams looked a bit sluggish after a busy stretch, given it was their fourth hockey game in six nights, but Huberdeau managed to break through early in the second period.
Just over two minutes in, he fired a wrist shot from the left circle, using Yegor Sharangovich’s screen to sneak the puck past Flyers goalie Aleksei Kolosov.
Jonathan Huberdeau added another in the third, redirecting a shot from Mackenzie Weegar at the 7:06 mark for his fourth goal of the season.
Dustin Wolf stopped 17 shots in goal, helping Calgary snap a three-game losing streak.
On the other side, Kolosov made his first start of the season, replacing the injured Sam Ersson, and finished with 19 saves. Travis Konecny scored Philadelphia’s only goal as the Flyers dropped their second straight.
Results Around the NHL
Lightning 4, Mammoth 2
In Salt Lake City, Jake Guentzel’s goal in the third period broke a 2-2 tie, giving Tampa Bay its fifth straight win. Yanni Gourde, Anthony Cirelli, and Brandon Hagel also scored, while Jonas Johansson stopped 25 shots. Utah’s Lawson Crouse and Kailer Yamamoto each scored, but the Mammoth couldn’t stay unbeaten at home after four straight wins.
Islanders 3, Blue Jackets 2
At UBS Arena, rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom scored just 29 seconds apart late in the third to lift New York past Columbus.
David Rittich managed 20 saves for the Islanders, who have scooped up two straight wins. Miles Wood and Denton Mateychuk scored for the Blue Jackets.
Holmstrom’s game-winner came with just 38 seconds remaining, leading to a frustrated stick smash from Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins.
Ducks 4, Devils 1
In Anaheim, Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist as the Ducks beat New Jersey. Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, while Frank Vatrano and Chris Kreider also scored. Jack Hughes netted the Devils’ only goal. The Ducks have quietly gone 5-1 in their last six games and are now tied atop the Pacific Division standings.
Red Wings 3, Sharks 2 (SO)
In San Jose, James van Riemsdyk scored the lone goal in the shootout to push Detroit past the Sharks. Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings, who have now won four of their last five. Sam Dickinson tied it late for San Jose with his first NHL goal, but Detroit ultimately grabbed the extra point.
