Thu Jan 09 06:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Flames Edge Ducks in Overtime Thriller, but Zary Suffers Knee Injury

**ANAHEIM, CA** – The Calgary Flames secured a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, but the win came at a cost. Top prospect Connor Zary left the game early with a serious knee injury following a collision with Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson, who received a major penalty for kneeing.

Jonathan Huberdeau scored the game-winning goal on a power play in overtime, capitalizing on a 4-on-3 advantage. Nazem Kadri also tallied a goal, assisted by MacKenzie Weegar, who added another assist for a two-point night. Weegar’s goal in the first period, a deflection off his body, gave the Flames an early lead. Dustin Wolf made 26 saves to secure the victory, improving his record to 13-6-2.

The game was a back-and-forth affair. The Ducks tied the game in the third period with a power-play goal by Mason McTavish. Despite a strong first period where the Flames outshot the Ducks, Anaheim challenged Calgary defensively in the latter half of the game.

The injury to Zary overshadowed the win. The young forward was left writhing in pain after the hit and was helped off the ice, unable to put weight on his left leg. The severity of the injury is still unknown.

The Flames’ victory, while hard-earned, was celebrated with a muted joy in the dressing room, only truly coming alive when the players’ mothers, in attendance for “Moms’ Trip,” lined the hallways to congratulate their sons. The team now faces the Los Angeles Kings in back-to-back games, starting Monday.

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