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Flames Stun Oilers in Eight-Round Shootout After 3-Goal Rally in Season Opener

Calgary opened 2025–26 with a 4-3 road win that sharpened focus on goaltending swings on both sides.

Oct 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates after scoring goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Sep 23, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Matvei Gridin (51) controls the puck in front of Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck against behind Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) as Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) chases during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates after scoring a goal on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Nazem Kadri converted the deciding attempt in Round 8 of the shootout and recorded an assist in regulation.
  • Nineteen-year-old Matvei Gridin scored in his NHL debut after being drafted 28th overall in 2024.
  • Goalie Dustin Wolf made 32 saves for Calgary and denied seven of eight in the shootout.
  • Stuart Skinner’s misplay 40 seconds into the third period led directly to Blake Coleman’s equalizer.
  • Leon Draisaitl reached 400 career goals on a power play as Edmonton fans gave Connor McDavid a standing ovation days after his two-year extension.