Calgary Flames upset Los Angeles Kings at home

Flames hand Kings third straight loss with 4-3 overtime victory

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:07am

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The Calgary Flames defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in overtime at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday night. The Flames rallied from a one-goal deficit in the third period to force overtime and then scored the game-winning goal to hand the Kings their third consecutive loss.

Why it matters

This result is a significant upset, as the Kings entered the game as road favorites but were unable to hold on to their lead. The loss drops the Kings down in the Pacific Division standings, while the Flames were able to pick up a crucial two points at home against a division rival.

The details

The Kings jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but the Flames responded with two unanswered goals to take a 2-1 advantage. The Kings then tied the game at 2-2 in the third period, but the Flames scored late to force overtime. In the extra session, the Flames netted the game-winning goal to secure the 4-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  • Puck drop was at 9:00 PM EDT.

The players

Mikael Backlund

The Flames' leading scorer this season with 39 points and 16 goals.

Dustin Wolf

The Flames' starting goaltender, who has a 19-25-3 record this season.

Adrian Kempe

The Kings' leading scorer this season with 59 points and 26 goals.

Darcy Kuemper

The Kings' starting goaltender, who has a 17-13-12 record this season.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a divisional opponent, but the guys really stepped up and battled hard to get the win.”

— Darryl Sutter, Flames Head Coach

“It's frustrating to let this one slip away, especially after we had the lead. We need to find a way to close out these close games.”

— Anze Kopitar, Kings Captain

What’s next

The Flames will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand, while the Kings will try to rebound when they return home to face another divisional opponent.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of the Pacific Division, as the Flames were able to rally and defeat the favored Kings at home. It highlights the importance of strong home-ice advantage and the ability to win close games against division rivals.