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Matt Coronato's Hat Trick Powers Flames to 4-1 Victory Over Ducks

The Calgary Flames snapped a two-game losing streak, with Coronato's standout performance and a trade reshaping their roster.

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Calgary Flames' Adam Klapka, centre, celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
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Overview

  • Matt Coronato recorded his first NHL hat trick, scoring three goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the Flames' 4-1 win over the Ducks.
  • Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf delivered a strong performance with 31 saves, while Anaheim's John Gibson stopped 26 shots but faced costly turnovers.
  • Frank Vatrano scored the Ducks' lone goal, marking his 300th NHL point, and Anaheim remains without a short-handed goal this season.
  • Adam Klapka tied the game early in the second period with his first goal of the season, showcasing skill with a backhand-to-forehand move.
  • The Flames traded Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, and two draft picks to Philadelphia for Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee, signaling roster changes during a tight playoff race.