McTavish's Shootout Winner Lifts Ducks Over Flames

Anaheim extends winning streak to five games with 3-2 victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Mason McTavish scored the shootout-winning goal to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Cutter Gauthier scored twice for the Ducks, who have won 12 of their last 14 games and moved within one point of the Vegas Golden Knights for the top spot in the Pacific Division. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves through overtime and surrendered just one goal in the shootout.

Why it matters

The Ducks' victory extends their winning streak to five games and keeps them in the hunt for the top spot in the Pacific Division. The Flames, meanwhile, finished a three-game California road trip with a 1-1-1 record.

The details

McTavish netted the difference-winning goal in the third round of the shootout by patiently waiting for an opening before tucking the puck home. Anaheim has a perfect 7-0 record in shootouts this season. Joel Farabee and Yegor Sharangovich scored for the Flames, while Gauthier tallied both goals for the Ducks in regulation.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Mason McTavish

The Ducks' forward scored the shootout-winning goal to give Anaheim the victory.

Cutter Gauthier

The Ducks' forward scored two goals in regulation to help his team earn the win.

Lukas Dostal

The Ducks' goaltender made 32 saves through overtime and surrendered just one goal in the shootout.

Joel Farabee

The Flames' forward opened the scoring with a goal in the first period.

Yegor Sharangovich

The Flames' forward scored a power-play goal in the second period to give Calgary the lead.

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The takeaway

The Ducks' victory showcases their resilience and ability to win close games, as they continue to push for the top spot in the Pacific Division. The Flames, meanwhile, will look to rebound from the loss as they return home.