Early in his first season with Calgary, Mike Smith is already helping the Flames purge some unwanted history. Smith made 43 saves and the Flames ended a 25-game skid at Honda Center with a 2-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. Ducks forward Corey Perry cross-checked Flames captain Mark Giordano, and hovered over Giordano as he was down on the ice. Anaheim outshot Calgary 34 to 19 in the second and third periods, and it was Smith who was the difference. Coach Glen Gulutzan added: "He gives us confidence with just his puck play and the saves he is making.

Source: CBC News October 10, 2017 04:41 UTC