Jonathan Huberdeau scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Dustin Wolf stopped 31 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1.

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CALGARY, Alberta — Jonathan Huberdeau scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Dustin Wolf stopped 31 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday night. Matt Coronato had a goal and an assist for Calgary.

The circumstances were particularly meaningful for Pittsburgh forward Blake Lizotte, who started his NHL career with the Kings and had 106 points (37 goals, 69 assists) in 320 games for them. This was his first game at Crypto.com Arena as a visitor, but the LAFD hat he wore after the morning skate reflected the larger circumstances.

Los Angeles Kings (24-10-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (19-14-7, in the Pacific Division) Kings -134, Flames +113; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames host the Los ...

The Calgary Flames were not particularly good in the first period of Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. But the Flames are a team that has two things that play to their advantage: a pretty consistent playing

The Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau should be able to hold his own and have a productive evening vs. the stingy Kings, per Quinn Allen's NHL betting picks for Saturday night.

Calgary Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau, left, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich, center, as Vladislav Gavrikov looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

Jacob Moverare scored his first of the season, and David Rittich finished with 16 saves in their 2-1 loss to Calgary, ending the Kings' five-game winning streak Click to share on Facebook (Opens ...

Los Angeles Kings (24-10-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (19-14-7, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -134, Flames +113 ...

Former Calgary Flames winger Tyler Toffoli playing with top rookie in San Jose after a return to California with the Sharks