Flames and Kings Clash in a High-Stakes Season Finale in L.A.
So here we are—game 82 of the season, and it all wraps up tonight at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as the Calgary Flames go head-to-head with the Kings. This is the final chapter of the regular season for both teams, and while the Kings are gearing up for the playoffs, the Flames are closing the book on a gritty, determined, and at times, heartbreaking campaign.
Calgary may be out of playoff contention after a wild Tuesday night where, despite their own thrilling 5-4 comeback win against Vegas, the math just didn’t swing their way. Still, they’re not going quietly into the offseason. You can feel the fire in this lineup—young guns getting reps, veterans setting the tone, and a team playing for pride.
Tonight’s projected Flames lineup is a mix of rising talent and established leadership. Up front, we’ve got Aydar Suniev skating alongside Nazem Kadri and Adam Klapka, bringing energy and creativity to the top line. The Coleman-Backlund-Coronato trio provides a reliable two-way presence, and Yegor Sharangovich with Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee offer offensive upside and speed. The fourth line—Ryan Lomberg, Sam Morton, and Dryden Hunt—is pure grind and hustle.
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On the backend, Kevin Bahl and Zayne Parekh bring size and smarts, while Weegar and Miromanov add stability and puck-moving ability. Rounding it out are Brayden Pachal and Hunter Brzustewicz, and in goal, Dan Vladar gets the start between the pipes.
On the other side, the Kings are fine-tuning their engine for a deep postseason run. They’ve recalled Taylor Ward from the AHL, who’ll make his long-awaited NHL debut tonight at 27 years old—a feel-good story if there ever was one. Also returning is veteran Joel Edmundson, who’s back from an upper-body injury and ready to get into playoff form. Whether Quinton Byfield suits up remains a game-time decision, but his progress after an injury is promising.
There’s a different kind of intensity to this one. For the Flames, it’s about ending on a high note, evaluating talent, and setting the stage for what’s next. For the Kings, it’s a final tune-up before the stakes rise even higher on Monday when Game 1 of the playoffs begins. Despite the different trajectories, both teams will come out hard. The Kings want momentum. The Flames want to prove something.
And let’s not forget, Calgary’s already taken both matchups against L.A. this season—tight, low-scoring battles that showed their defensive grit and opportunistic scoring. Can they make it a sweep? We’ll find out tonight.
So buckle up. One last dance in the regular season. Flames. Kings. Let’s drop the puck.
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