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Calgary Flames defeat Minnesota Wild 2-1 in NHL matchup
The Calgary Flames secured a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Goaltender Devin Cooley recorded 36 saves to lead the Flames, who utilized two first-period power-play goals to secure the win. Aydar Suniev and Joel Farabee provided the scoring for Calgary.
The Wild's lone goal came in the third period from Michael McCarron. With this result, the Flames improve to a 3-6-0 record, while the Wild fall to 6-3-2. The win marks Calgary's second consecutive home victory, following a recent win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
In related league news, the Winnipeg Jets have traded three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. In exchange, the Jets received forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, forward Nick Bjugstad, and draft picks.
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Calgary Flames · Connor Hellebuyck · Detroit Red Wings · Devin Cooley · Minnesota Wild · New Jersey Devils · Seattle Kraken · Utah Mammoth · Vancouver Canucks
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Detroit Red Wings won both games against the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Utah Mammoth have a 7-3-0 record this season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Calgary Flames have a 2-6 record. www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Seattle Kraken have a 6-3-1 record this season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Minnesota Wild are facing multiple injuries including Brock Faber and Nick Foligno. www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Minnesota Wild have 14 points in the Western Conference. www.nytimes.com