Flames rally from two-goal deficit, defeat Avalanche 3-2 in shootout

The Calgary Flames defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout, marking their first victory against Colorado since October 2022. Yegor Sharangovich scored the decisive goal in the shootout after the Flames rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period, thanks to quick goals from Ryan Lomberg and Adam Klapka. This win is crucial for the Flames as they fight for a playoff spot, currently sitting five points out of contention with nine games remaining. Meanwhile, the Avalanche struggled defensively, allowing the Flames to capitalize on mistakes, leading to their second consecutive home loss. The Flames will face the Utah Hockey Club next, while the Avalanche will look to rebound against the Chicago Blackhawks. The game highlighted the volatility of the Avalanche's recent performance, having squandered multi-goal leads in three of their last five games.