Brief
Calgary Flames fall 4-2 to Anaheim Ducks, remain winless after five straight losses
Anaheim’s Ryan Poehling scored a short‑handed winner as the Flames failed to capitalize on three power‑play chances.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Calgary Flames were defeated 4-2 by the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, leaving the Flames the only NHL team without a point twelve days into the season, according to the Canadian Press.
What happened
The game remained tied 2-2 after the Flames tied the score in the second period on a goal by 20‑year‑old Aydar Suniev, their first NHL goal. Both teams exchanged shots, with Calgary outshooting Anaheim 21‑20 heading into the third period. The Ducks secured the winning goal on a short‑handed breakaway by Ryan Poehling after a turnover in the offensive zone.
What the reports add
The Flames had three power‑play opportunities in the third period but failed to convert, while the Ducks capitalised on a short‑handed chance. Calgary started backup goaltender Ville Husso after a 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets the previous night.
What was said
Flames forward Matt Coronato said, “We definitely played a better game… The first 40 minutes was really good, but we’ve got to get some wins,” as reported by the Canadian Press. Defenseman Kevin Bahl added, “We fought really hard, competed pretty hard, and gave ourselves a real chance to win that.”
How it came about
The loss follows a five‑game losing streak that began the season, the first such start in Flames history. The team is in the final season at the Saddledome before moving to Scotia Place next year, a transition highlighted in Felo’s earlier coverage of the Flames’ farewell season.
Key facts
- The Calgary Flames lost 4-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 10, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Flames remained winless, the only NHL team without a point twelve days into the season. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Aydar Suniev scored his first NHL goal to tie the game in the second period. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Ryan Poehling scored the short‑handed game‑winner for the Ducks. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Flames forward Matt Coronato said the team played better but needs wins. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Flames remain winless in NHL after third-period fizzle, fall 4-2 to Ducks”
