(Calgary, Canada) - The Calgary Flames defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, October 26, completing a four-game homestand without a loss.

Calgary’s fourth consecutive victory stopped Toronto’s four-game winning streak. The Flames improved to 5–6–0, while the Maple Leafs fell to 7–5–2.

Early lead survives Toronto’s response

Matvei Gridin opened the scoring at 10:05 of the first period, and Mikael Backlund added Calgary’s second goal less than two minutes later. Gridin scored again on a power play 25 seconds into the second period for a 3–0 lead.

Easton Cowan answered for Toronto at 12:54 of the second. William Nylander then brought the Maple Leafs within one at 6:06 of the third.

Toronto could not find an equalizer. Joel Farabee scored into the empty net at 18:35, and Martin Pospisil added another empty-net goal at 19:21 to settle the result.

Calgary has the edge in shots and special teams

The NHL’s final game summary lists a 34–28 advantage in shots for Calgary. Devin Cooley stopped 26 shots for the Flames; Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves for Toronto, with the final two Calgary goals coming after the Maple Leafs removed their goaltender.

Calgary scored once in five power-play opportunities. Toronto went scoreless on its two chances.

Sources: NHL game recap, published October 27; NHL final game summary, October 26, game 0186.

Editorial illustration of hockey equipment and a rink in Calgary and Toronto colours; not actual players, uniforms, game action or the Saddledome.