Calgary Drops Fifth Straight, Setting Unwanted Franchise Mark
Calgary fell 4-2 to Anaheim at the Scotiabank Saddledome, dropping to 0-5-0 for the first time in team history. The Flames have been outscored 27-8 and are the only NHL club without a point this season. Ryan Poehling scored short-handed for Anaheim and later left the game after crashing into the post.
Calgary’s season-opening skid reached five games after a 4-2 home loss to Anaheim. The Flames have never before begun a campaign with five consecutive defeats, and no other NHL club is still without a point. Across those games, they have scored eight goals while allowing twenty-seven, a difficult backdrop for the Saddledome’s final season.
Anaheim improved to 4-1-0 and won its first three road contests. Ryan Poehling’s short-handed third-period goal broke a 2-2 tie, but he exited after hitting the post knee-first. Cutter Gauthier also left with an upper-body issue. Calgary’s Aydar Suniev scored his first NHL goal, while Matt Coronato assisted on both Flames tallies. The teams meet again Tuesday in Anaheim.
The Flames’ worst start could weigh on players, coaches, and Calgary supporters, shaping mood around the Saddledome’s farewell season and intensifying scrutiny of roster decisions. Anaheim’s strong road form may boost confidence for its players and fans. For the wider NHL audience, the streak may become an early-season talking point, though its social effect is likely limited to sports communities and local game-day economies.