Overview
- Calgary closed the two-game set at the Saddledome with a 5-4 decision, following a 6-5 win in Edmonton on Friday.
- Matvei Gridin was named player of the game after scoring and driving offense, and Hunter Laing’s power-play deflection stood as the winner.
- The series featured sustained physical play, including heavy hits from Mace’o Phillips and Axel Hurtig and a flurry of goals in the final frame.
- Goalie Arsenii Sergeev made a highlight save late in the first period but was criticized for uneven puck tracking and confidence.
- Availability remained fluid with collegiate and European commitments and precautionary scratches such as Zayne Parekh and Andrew Basha, and main-camp selections will be announced soon.