CALGARY, Alberta — Dustin Wolf showcased his skills by making 32 saves, leading the Calgary Flames to a solid 3-0 victory over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Saturday evening.

After suffering a 4-0 defeat to the Vancouver Canucks earlier in the week, the Panthers have now lost back-to-back games. This marks a significant dip in performance after their impressive seven-game points streak, bringing their record to 18 wins, 11 losses, and 2 overtime losses.

Calgary saw contributions from Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman, who both found the back of the net, while Mikael Backlund notched a goal and an assist. With this win, the Flames enhanced their overall record to 15 wins, 11 losses, and 5 overtime losses, further solidifying their strong home performance with a record of 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 overtime loss in their last nine games at home.

On the other side, Florida’s Spencer Knight stood strong in goal, making 24 saves during the match.

Key observations from the game include the fact that the Panthers have now gone a staggering 146 minutes and 1 second without scoring. In contrast, the Flames showed a marked improvement in their defensive play, especially after having conceded a total of 21 goals in their previous four games, including an alarming eight goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Another notable point is that Wolf has excelled at home with an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss, boasting a .949 save percentage and two shutouts. However, his road performance has been less impressive, with only 1 win, 4 losses, and 1 overtime loss, along with a .862 save percentage.

Looking ahead, the Panthers will face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, while the Flames will prepare to host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.