Overview

• The Calgary Flames defeated the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1 in the NHL regular-season finale, scoring four goals in just over five minutes during the third period.
• Rookies Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts for Calgary, while Taylor Ward netted his first career goal in his debut for Los Angeles.
• Despite the loss, the Kings matched franchise records with 48 wins and 105 points for the season and will face the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs with home-ice advantage for the first time in their four consecutive postseason matchups.
• The game, originally postponed from January due to Southern California wildfires, was used to honor first responders in a rescheduled matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Flames, who missed the playoffs for the third straight year, showcased promising young talent, including Parekh, a key piece of their ongoing roster rebuild.