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Flames Secure Wild Card Spot in Thrilling 3-2 Win

2/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling showdown, the Calgary Flames edged out the Seattle Kraken 3-2, thanks in part to two contentious goaltender interference calls. Power-play goals from Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau propelled Calgary, while Kaapo Kakko and Brandon Tanev found the net for Seattle. Dan Vladar's impressive 28 saves secured the Flames' wild card spot in the Western Conference.

History

Historical Context

In a nail-biting match, the Calgary Flames secured a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, reminiscent of the intense playoff battles since the NHL's inception in 1917. Notably, the Flames aim for their first Cup since 1989, while the Kraken strive to build on Seattle's storied hockey legacy.

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Story summary

In a thrilling showdown, the Calgary Flames edged out the Seattle Kraken 3-2, thanks in part to two contentious goaltender interference calls. Power-play goals from Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau propelled Calgary, while Kaapo Kakko and Brandon Tanev found the net for Seattle. Dan Vladar's impressive 28 saves secured the Flames' wild card spot in the Western Conference.

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