The Calgary Flames snapped a significant opponent's streak and several of their own personal slumps in a decisive 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Wolf's Bounce-Back Performance Steals the Show
Goaltender Dustin Wolf, returning to the net after a brief hiatus, was nothing short of spectacular, turning aside 26 shots to backstop the Flames to victory. His performance was a classic bounce-back after being pulled in his previous start, a trend he has established early in his career.
Wolf's readiness was tested immediately with a difficult early stop on Mats Zuccarello amidst traffic in his crease. He was a key factor during eight minutes of early penalty trouble, most notably getting his right toe on a Matt Boldy blast through a screen. His highlight-reel moment was a scorpion-style save to rob Marcus Johansson on what seemed a sure backdoor goal.
"I’ve had about a week to just kind of work and grind and get my game where I want it to be," Wolf said post-game. "Just happy to get back in there and feel good about my game." The lone goal against him came on a double deflection, off the sticks of both Adam Klapka and Yakov Trenin.
Key Contributors Snap Lengthy Slumps
The offensive story of the night was the end of significant droughts for two key Flames forwards. Jonathan Huberdeau finally snapped a frustrating 14-game goal drought, contributing to the Flames' offensive outburst.
Additionally, Connor Zary found the back of the net, ending his own personal scoring dry spell. The third-period offense was decisive, with Matt Coronato, Zary, and Rasmus Andersson all beating Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson to break a 1-1 tie after two periods.
Climbing the Standings and Halting a Streak
The win carried dual significance for the Flames in the NHL landscape. Most notably, it spoiled the Minnesota Wild's impressive 12-game point streak, handing them a regulation loss. Furthermore, the two points allowed Calgary to climb one spot in the overall league standings, from 32nd to 31st.
The victory showcased a resilient Flames squad that capitalized on strong goaltending and timely scoring. The performances from Wolf, Huberdeau, and Zary provided a much-needed spark, demonstrating the team's potential when its key players break through simultaneously.
