Overview
- Devin Cooley started in goal for Calgary and made multiple key saves in the third period to preserve a 2-1 home victory over Minnesota.
- Calgary built its lead with two first-period power-play goals, scored by Aydar Suniev and Joel Farabee, that proved decisive when the Wild pressed late.
- Captain Mikael Backlund did not play and is listed day-to-day with an upper-body injury, prompting short-term lineup adjustments for the Flames.
- AHL call-up Ben Jones made his first regular-season appearance for Calgary, and former Flame Blake Coleman received a video tribute in his return to the Saddledome.
- The win underscores Calgary’s reliance on special teams and gives Cooley momentum as the club manages Backlund’s status and its goaltending choices.