In a thrilling display of ice-hockey prowess, the Calgary Flames emerged victorious over the Nashville Predators on Friday night, snapping the 2-0 win under the bright lights of the arena. Calgary’s goalie, Dustin Wolf, a rookie sensation, impressively defended 29 shots to register his first career shutout.

Flames’ Forward Line Steps Up

Calgary’s Daniil Miromanov found the back of the net for the first time this season, contributing to the Flames’ triumph. Blake Coleman’s late empty-netter sealed the deal for Calgary, who have been on a roll, earning points in five of their last six outings, following a disappointing run of five defeats in six games.

Predators Unable to Break the Ice

Despite their determined efforts, the Predators were held scoreless for the third time this season. Their struggle to find a win continues, with only a single victory in their last seven matches. Nashville’s Juuse Saros put up a strong performance in the net, fending off 31 shots.

Goalkeepers Steal the Show

Both Wolf and Saros made crucial saves on short-handed breakaways, keeping the game exciting for spectators. Wolf denied a promising attempt by the Predators’ Cole Smith in the opening period, while Saros kept Nashville in the game with his third-period save against Coleman during a two-man rush.

Game-Changing Moments

Steven Stamkos of the Predators had a prime scoring opportunity thwarted by Wolf’s quick reflexes. Despite Stamkos’s mediocre performance since transferring to Nashville, he had one of the best chances of the evening for the Predators.

Flames Break the Deadlock

The Flames finally found their scoring touch late into the game, with a goal at 6:38 in the final period. Nazen Kadri won a crucial faceoff and fed the puck to MacKenzie Weegar. After a clever fake shot, Weegar set up Miromanov, who blasted the puck past Saros’s shoulder to break the deadlock.

A Showdown Of The League’s Smallest Goalies

This low-scoring contest was a duel between two of the league’s smallest goaltenders, with Saros standing at 5-foot-11, an inch shorter than Wolf, who weighs in as the lightest netminder in the NHL at 166 pounds.

What’s Next in the NHL

Moving forward, the Predators will look to bounce back against Vancouver on Sunday, while the Flames will host the New York Islanders on Tuesday in their next NHL face-off.

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