Overview

• The Calgary Flames defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 in the final game of the NHL regular season, with standout performances from rookies Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh in their NHL debuts.
• Los Angeles finished the regular season with 48 wins and 105 points, matching franchise records set in 2015-16 and 1974-75, despite the loss.
• Nazem Kadri led Calgary with two goals, including his team-leading 35th of the season, as the Flames scored four times in a dominant third period.
• The Kings rested key players but saw Taylor Ward score in his NHL debut, while preparing to face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs with home-ice advantage for the first time.
• The Flames, eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the week, will miss the postseason for the third consecutive year, but showcased promising young talent in their rebuilding efforts.