Flames look for first Saddledome win of the season against Ducks
Calgary seeks its first win without Samuel Honzek, while Anaheim expects Ville Husso to start the opener of a home-and-home series.
What's newSamuel Honzek remains out for Calgary, while Anaheim expects Ville Husso to start.
The Calgary Flames will try to end their 0-4-0 start when they host the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, Oct. 10. Faceoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. MT (10 p.m. ET).
Dustin Wolf acknowledged Calgary's defensive results after Friday's practice. "We've given up too many goals, that's the bottom line," he said. He has focused his video work on handling chances off the rush, while praising the team's defensive-zone coverage.
Calgary will be without Samuel Honzek, who missed a second straight skate, coach Ryan Huska said in NHL.com's lineup report. Jonathan Huberdeau remains out with a hip injury. Maksim Tsyplakov is expected back after being scratched against Colorado on Thursday.
Anaheim expects Ville Husso to start after Lukas Dostal played in Friday's 5-1 win at Winnipeg. Troy Terry, Ian Moore and Drew Helleson remain listed as injured. Helleson travelled with the Ducks and skated Saturday but is not expected to play.
The Ducks enter at 3-1-0. The game opens a home-and-home series that continues in Anaheim on Tuesday.
