Flames’ Playoff Hopes Dim After Epic Collapse Against Ducks

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Cutter Gauthier scored the game-tying and overtime-winning goals as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to defeat the Calgary Flames 4-3.

Defeat snatched in the final seconds.

This Anaheim game might be the end of the Calgary Flames` playoff dreams.

A significant collapse against the Ducks on Wednesday night has likely dashed Calgary’s hopes of overtaking Minnesota for the last wild-card spot.

Just hours after the Wild`s overtime victory extended their lead over the Flames to six points, Calgary suffered a painful loss.

Despite Calgary`s recent trend of late-game comebacks, this time the Ducks reversed the script. The desperate Flames, seemingly headed for victory after taking a 3-1 lead with under five minutes remaining, were stunned.



Rafferty Kingsmill

Rafferty Kingsmill is a 34-year-old sports journalist based in Bristol, England. Since 2015, he has been covering major sporting events, specializing in tennis and NBA coverage. His distinctive analytical approach and ability to predict emerging talents have earned him recognition among sports enthusiasts.

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