Flames Set Franchise Record With Fifth Straight Loss

Calgary's season has opened with an unprecedented five consecutive defeats after the Flames lost 4-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night in Calgary, Alberta. The result extended the team's winless start to 0-5 and gave Anaheim a fourth victory in five games, according to the Associated Press report published by TheScore. The defeat marked the first time in franchise history that Calgary had started a season with five straight losses.

The Flames will have an opportunity to respond when the teams meet again Tuesday night in Anaheim to continue their home-and-home series. Anaheim also extended its strong start on the road, winning its first three away games of the season for the first time in franchise history. The Ducks secured their second road victory in as many nights after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in their previous game, according to the Associated Press.

Ryan Poehling put Anaheim ahead for good with a short-handed goal at 5:35 of the third period, breaking a 2-2 tie. However, the forward was injured during the play when he slid into the goalpost and Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf.

Poehling, who also recorded an assist, did not return to the game. His injury came as Anaheim took control of the contest, leaving the Ducks with a late-game advantage they maintained through the final minutes. Jackson LaCombe, Frank Vatrano and Nikita Nesterenko also scored for Anaheim, which improved its record to 4-1-0. The scoring contributions helped the Ducks complete another road win while Calgary remained without a victory through its first five games.

Goaltender Ville Husso made 27 saves in his first start of the season for Anaheim. His performance helped the Ducks withstand Calgary's offensive pressure and preserve the two-goal victory. For Calgary, Morgan Frost and Aydar Suniev scored the team's goals. Matt Coronato added two assists, while Wolf stopped 24 shots in the loss, according to the Associated Press.

The Flames' 0-5-0 record leaves them facing a difficult start as they prepare for the rematch in Anaheim. The Ducks, meanwhile, enter Tuesday's game with a 4-1-0 record and three consecutive road victories to open their season.