CALGARY, Alberta — In an exciting match on Thursday night, Matt Coronato significantly contributed to the Calgary Flames’ victory over the Anaheim Ducks, finishing with two goals and an assist as the Flames triumphed 4-1.

Coronato showcased his skills by assisting in Ben Coleman’s goal, which allowed Calgary to take a 2-1 lead just 44 seconds before the second period concluded. Shortly after, with 3:50 remaining in the game, Coronato seized on a mistake by Ducks’ goalie John Gibson, doubling the Flames’ advantage. He later sealed the victory by scoring an empty-netter with 2:23 left on the clock.

The Ducks managed to get on the scoreboard first when Frank Vatrano scored midway through the opening period. However, the Flames quickly responded, with Adam Klapka netting an equalizer just 15 seconds into the second period. During the game, Gibson made 26 saves to keep Anaheim in contention.

In the aftermath of the game, the Flames announced a significant trade, sending left wings Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier to Philadelphia in exchange for center Morgan Frost and left winger Joel Farabee. Additionally, Calgary included a second-round draft pick for 2025 and a seventh-round pick for 2028 in the deal.

Key takeaways from the match included Anaheim’s struggles on the power play, as they failed to convert on four opportunities. Conversely, with trade discussions swirling, Kuzmenko was a last-minute scratch from Calgary’s game lineup.

A pivotal moment in the game was Coronato’s opportunistic goal, which stemmed from Gibson’s misplay while attempting to clear the puck, allowing Calgary to extend their lead to 3-1.

In an important statistic, the Flames improved their record to 23-3-4 when either leading or tied after two periods, showcasing their resilience.

Looking ahead, the Ducks will be hosting the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, while the Flames are scheduled to conclude a three-game homestand against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.