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Flames Stun Kings in Season Finale, Matching Franchise Records but Falling Short of New Highs

Calgary ends its season with a 5-1 victory, highlighted by rookie debuts and milestone performances, as Los Angeles gears up for its playoff series with Edmonton.

Calgary Flames center Sam Morton (45) celebrates after scoring on Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) during the third period on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings lost, 5-1, in their regular-season finale. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • The Calgary Flames defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 in the rescheduled regular-season finale, originally postponed due to wildfires in January.
  • Nazem Kadri scored twice for Calgary, including his career-high 35th goal, while rookies Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh each scored in their NHL debuts.
  • The Kings matched franchise records for wins (48) and points (105) but missed the chance to set new marks, ending their season with a rare home loss.
  • Taylor Ward scored in his NHL debut for Los Angeles, which rested key players ahead of its first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers.
  • The Flames, eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the week, concluded their season on a four-game winning streak and showcased emerging talent for their rebuilding future.