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Flames Blank Sharks 2-0 to Snap Skid Behind Wolf’s 16-Save Shutout

Disciplined defense with a targeted assignment on Macklin Celebrini carried Calgary through a continued power‑play drought.

Overview

  • Blake Coleman capitalized on a second‑period turnover for his team‑leading seventh goal, and Sam Honzek sealed it with an empty‑netter.
  • Dustin Wolf stopped 16 shots for his first shutout of the season and the fourth of his NHL career.
  • Calgary dictated play with a 13–1 first‑period shot edge and a lopsided 5‑on‑5 chance share, including 19–1 in scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick.
  • The Backlund–Coleman–Honzek line drew the Celebrini matchup and held him off the scoresheet, while Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 34 saves in a strong effort.
  • The victory ended a three‑game slide, moved the Flames to 5‑12‑2, and extended their power‑play drought to 0‑for‑16 over seven games before hosting Winnipeg on Saturday.