CALGARY, Alberta — In a thrilling matchup, Nazem Kadri netted his 14th goal of the season, serving as the decisive score midway through the third period, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday evening.

Connor Zary contributed a goal, while Jonathan Huberdeau sealed the win with a late empty-net goal for Calgary, which has only one regulation loss in its previous seven games, boasting a record of 4-1-2 in that span. Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf turned aside 23 shots, earning him a commendable record of 12-5-2 overall.

Brock Boeser managed to score for Vancouver (17-11-8), although the team continues to struggle, now with just one win in their last six matches, resulting in a 1-2-3 record.

Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made his return after sitting out for five of the last six games due to the comeback of Thatcher Demko. He recorded 26 saves but saw his record drop to 14-6-4.

Notable Takeaways:
For the Canucks, who played their second consecutive game without leading scorers Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson due to injuries, Boeser provided the only offensive spark, extending his goal streak to four games. On the other hand, Zary’s goal marked a milestone, coming in his 100th NHL game. His goal was a team effort, initiated by a long pass from Weegar that set up Jakob Pelletier for a breakaway. Although Pelletier’s attempt was blocked, the puck remained in play, and Yegor Sharangovich assisted Zary for the score, marking Zary’s ninth goal of the year.

Key Moment:
After the Canucks had tied the game with a power-play goal, the Flames quickly regained the lead with Kadri’s goal at 9:18 of the third period. Huberdeau, who continues to have a successful season, executed a perfect pass through the slot during a 3-on-2 rush, allowing Kadri to shoot just inside the post for the go-ahead goal.

Key Stat:
In a compelling matchup featuring Wolf, recognized as one of the top home goaltenders, and Lankinen, who has been impressive on the road, Wolf improved his home record to 10-1-1 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Meanwhile, Lankinen’s road record suffered, stranding at 10-2-1 away from Rogers Arena.

Next Games:
The Canucks will face off against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, while the Flames will be hosting the Utah Hockey Club on the same day.