Flames Crush Flyers 5-1 in Dominant Home Victory

Calgary's resurgence continues with fifth straight win and 10-1-1 record in last 12 home games.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:12pm

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The Calgary Flames dominated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 in a showcase of their recent resurgence, led by standout performances from Dustin Wolf, Mikael Backlund, and others. The win marked the Flames' fifth straight victory and improved their home record to an impressive 10-1-1 in their last 12 games at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Why it matters

The Flames' dominant home performance has vaulted them back into playoff contention, but the key question is whether they can sustain this momentum on the road as they look to establish themselves as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference.

The details

Goaltender Dustin Wolf made 25 saves to frustrate the Flyers' offense, while Mikael Backlund, Morgan Frost, Jonathan Huberdeau, Rasmus Andersson, and Connor Zary all scored for the Flames. Defensemen MacKenzie Weegar and Matt Coronato each contributed two assists to the offensive onslaught.

  • The game was played on December 31, 2025.
  • The Flames have now won five straight games.
  • The Flames have a 10-1-1 record in their last 12 home games.

The players

Dustin Wolf

The Flames' starting goaltender who made 25 saves in the victory.

Mikael Backlund

A key forward for the Flames who scored his 10th goal of the season in the win.

MacKenzie Weegar

A defenseman for the Flames who contributed two assists to the offensive effort.

Matt Coronato

A Flames forward who also recorded two assists in the game.

Travis Konecny

The lone Flyers player to score in the game, netting their only goal.

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What they’re saying

“We've really found our groove at home, and that's a big part of why we've been able to turn things around. But the true test will be whether we can take this momentum on the road.”

— Mikael Backlund, Flames Forward

What’s next

The Flames will host the Nashville Predators on Saturday, aiming to extend their impressive homestand, while the Flyers will travel to Edmonton to face the Oilers in the finale of their five-game road trip.

The takeaway

The Flames' dominant home performance has been a key factor in their recent resurgence, but the true test will be whether they can translate this success to the road as they look to establish themselves as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference playoff race.