Backlund scores in OT to give Flames 3-2 win over Hurricanes
Mikael Backlund scored 15 seconds into overtime Tuesday night to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Carolina Hurricanes
2
Calgary Flames
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CGY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | @ New York Islanders | W 5-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ Nashville Predators | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Winnipeg Jets | W 7-0 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | vs Boston Bruins | W 2-1 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Goal 0:15 2-3
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Goal 19:16 2-2
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Missed 18:21 1-2
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Missed 17:23 1-2
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Missed 15:34 1-2
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Missed 14:32 1-2
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Missed 13:24 1-2
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Missed 12:38 1-2
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Missed 11:17 1-2
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Penalty 10:09
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Penalty 9:19
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Penalty 3:46
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Missed 1:09 1-2
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Missed 0:51 1-2
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Missed 0:17 1-2
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Missed 17:09 1-2
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Missed 14:49 1-2
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Missed 14:11 1-2
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Missed 13:48 1-2
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Missed 11:11 1-2
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Penalty 9:41
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Missed 8:35 1-2
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Goal 6:40 1-2
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Penalty 6:20
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Missed 5:56 1-1
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Penalty 5:44
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Missed 3:58 1-1
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Missed 2:42 1-1
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Missed 1:56 1-1
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Missed 0:54 1-1
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Missed 16:40 1-1
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Goal 15:48 1-1
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Missed 13:25 0-1
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Missed 12:42 0-1
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Missed 10:35 0-1
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Missed 10:08 0-1
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Missed 6:21 0-1
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Goal 1:58 0-1
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End of Game 5:00 2-3
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Period End 5:00 2-3
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Goal 0:15 2-3
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Face Off 0:00 2-2
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Period Start 0:00 2-2
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Period End 20:00 2-2
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Blocked 19:46 2-2
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Face Off 19:37 2-2
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Stoppage 19:37 2-2
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Face Off 19:16 2-2
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Goal 19:16 2-2
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Shot 19:00 1-2
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Missed 18:21 1-2
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Blocked 18:14 1-2
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Blocked 18:08 1-2
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Hit 18:01 1-2
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Giveaway 17:57 1-2
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Blocked 17:55 1-2
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Hit 17:38 1-2
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Missed 17:23 1-2
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Shot 17:08 1-2
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Blocked 17:02 1-2
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Takeaway 16:36 1-2
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Blocked 16:27 1-2
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Giveaway 16:24 1-2
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Giveaway 16:17 1-2
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Hit 16:09 1-2
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Giveaway 15:53 1-2
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Hit 15:49 1-2
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Missed 15:34 1-2
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Shot 15:14 1-2
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Face Off 14:45 1-2
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Stoppage 14:45 1-2
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Missed 14:32 1-2
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Blocked 14:27 1-2
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Shot 14:19 1-2
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Blocked 14:08 1-2
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Face Off 13:45 1-2
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Stoppage 13:45 1-2
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Missed 13:24 1-2
Showing the last 40 of 321 events.
Team Stats
CAR
CGY
12
Blocked Shots
18
14
Hits
11
10
Takeaways
7
35
Shots
25
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
39
40.0
Faceoff Win Percent
60.0
9
Giveaways
19
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
CGY leads series 1-0
Injuries
Calgary Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau Injured Reserve
- Brennan Othmann Out
- Connor Zary Out
- Samuel Honzek Injured Reserve
Carolina Hurricanes
- Alexander Nikishin Day-To-Day
- Jordan Staal Injured Reserve
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