Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames — Sunday, October 18, 2026 Game Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Final.
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CGY
- Matvei Gridin (1)
- PPMorgan Frost (3)
- Yegor Sharangovich (2)
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- Jesperi Kotkaniemi (2)
- Jalen Chatfield (1)
Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | Carolina Hurricanes | Calgary Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 36 | 34 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 4 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Hits | 18 | 15 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 10 |
| Penalty minutes | 8 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Game Analysis
Calgary Flames defeated Carolina Hurricanes, 3–2. Carolina Hurricanes led shots on goal 36–34. Calgary Flames won despite being outshot. Carolina Hurricanes went 0-for-2; Calgary Flames went 1-for-4. Calgary Flames won 56.9% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Flames 3, Hurricanes 2 on October 18, 2026
The Calgary Flames defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on October 18, 2026, ending Carolina’s 7-game winning streak. Yegor Sharangovich scored the deciding goal late in the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. The victory was Calgary’s second of the season and improved the Flames’ record to 2-6-0.
Morgan Frost helped deliver the winning play with a pass across the slot to Sharangovich. Sharangovich met the puck with a one-timer and found the top corner. Frost also scored a power-play goal in the second period. Matvei Gridin supplied Calgary’s other goal, and Devin Cooley finished with 34 saves.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jalen Chatfield scored for the Hurricanes, who dropped to 7-2-1. Brandon Bussi made 31 saves for Carolina. The Hurricanes had entered the game seeking an eighth consecutive victory, but Calgary stopped that run.
Frost finished with a goal and an assist for the Flames. His contribution helped Calgary overcome 2 Carolina goals and secure a regulation victory against the defending champions.
Scoring and goaltending
Calgary Flames won 3–2 at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Who scored
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Nicolas Deslauriers (1), Eric Robinson (4)
- Matvei Gridin Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Matt Coronato (3)
- Morgan Frost Goal (3) Tip-In, assists: Zayne Parekh (2), Joel Farabee (5)
- Jalen Chatfield Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Jaccob Slavin (3), Sebastian Aho (8)
- Yegor Sharangovich Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Morgan Frost (2), Jacob Middleton (1)
Goalies
- Brandon Bussi stopped 31 of 34 for Carolina Hurricanes.
- Devin Cooley stopped 34 of 36 for Calgary Flames.
Yegor Sharangovich Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Morgan Frost (2), Jacob Middleton (1) That made the score 2–3 in the 3rd, and Calgary Flames stayed ahead.