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Flames Beat Flyers 4-3 on Coronato Overtime Winner

A late win that follows Calgary's announcement that defenseman Kevin Bahl will miss the season after a ruptured Achilles.

Overview

  • Matt Coronato scored 52 seconds into overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, finishing a game with multiple lead changes.
  • Flames goalie Devin Cooley made his first start back after a five-game absence and stopped 32 shots to earn the victory.
  • Calgary announced earlier Sunday that top defenseman Kevin Bahl required surgery for a ruptured Achilles and will miss the rest of the season, creating immediate strain on the team's defensive depth.
  • The Flyers fell to 4-10-5 and have lost three straight games while continuing to generate one of the NHL's lowest shot totals, with coaches urging players to shoot more and 'hit the net' to build confidence.
  • Both teams face quick turnarounds that will test adjustments, with the Flyers heading to Vancouver on Monday and the Flames set to host the New York Rangers on Wednesday.