Granlund’s Last-Second Hat Trick Shocks Flames in OT Thriller
Mikael Granlund delivered a performance for the ages, completing a dramatic hat trick with just one second left in overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was a finish that had fans on the edge of their seats and instantly shifted the momentum in the Pacific Division race.
The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start. Calgary had an early 3-on-0 opportunity in the opening minute, but their attack failed to produce a shot on goal. Just minutes later, what appeared to be an early Flames goal was overturned after an Anaheim challenge for offside, the fifth such review to go against Calgary in recent home games. These early moments set the tone for a tightly contested matchup.
Blake Coleman gave the Flames a 1-0 lead early in the second period, only for Granlund to respond with an unassisted strike just two minutes later, leveling the score. The third period saw rookie Matvei Gridin push Calgary ahead again, but Anaheim was relentless. With under four minutes left, the Ducks capitalized on a power-play opportunity, Granlund scoring from a sharp angle after a rebound off a John Carlson slapshot to tie the game at 2-2.
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Then came the moment that will be remembered long after this game. With the Ducks still on the power play, Granlund received a precise pass from Carlson in the high slot and one-timed it past Flames goalie Devin Cooley as the clock hit 0:01 in overtime. It was a goal that not only sealed the win but also completed Granlund’s hat trick, highlighting his ability to perform in the biggest moments.
This victory extends Anaheim’s point streak to six games and their win streak to four, keeping them atop the Pacific Division with 86 points. For Calgary, despite the loss, their own point streak continues at five games, but they remain nine points out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Flames’ season has been marked by resilience, but these narrow losses highlight the challenges they face in catching playoff contenders like Anaheim.
Granlund’s heroics are more than just individual achievement—they reflect a team firing on all cylinders, even while managing injuries to key players like Jansen Harkins, Troy Terry and Radko Gudas. Anaheim’s ability to respond under pressure and execute in clutch moments could prove decisive as they chase a deep playoff run.
Stay tuned and keep watching as the race in the Pacific Division heats up and don’t miss the next chapter in what has already been an unforgettable NHL season.
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