Sharangovich's Late Goal Lifts Flames, Snaps Carolina's Streak
Yegor Sharangovich scored with 4:28 remaining to give Calgary a 3-2 win over Carolina. The victory was Calgary's first at home this season and ended Carolina's seven-game winning streak. Devin Cooley made 34 saves for the Flames, while Brandon Bussi stopped 31 for the Hurricanes.
Calgary earned its first home victory of the season, moving to 2-6-0. Carolina dropped to 7-2-1, with its seven-game overall run and franchise-best five-game road streak both ending. Devin Cooley turned aside 34 shots; Brandon Bussi made 31 saves.
The middle frame featured four goals. Jesperi Kotkaniemi opened the scoring at 6:09. Matvei Gridin tied it at 18:30, Morgan Frost scored on the power play at 19:39 in his 400th NHL game, and Jalen Chatfield answered 17 seconds later. Mikael Backlund matched Johnny Gaudreau's 609 career points.
For Calgary fans, the late win may offer a morale boost and renewed interest during a difficult start, while Carolina supporters could view the loss as a minor setback. Players and coaches may experience shifts in confidence and media scrutiny. Businesses near the Saddledome could see added game-night activity, though a single result is unlikely to reshape hockey culture or society broadly.