In a regular-season finale, Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, contributing to the Calgary Flames' 5-1 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings. Nazem Kadri added two goals to secure the win, with Taylor Ward scoring in his NHL debut for the Kings. Despite the loss, the Kings maintained a strong performance leading up to the playoffs, matching previous franchise records.
Calgary's David Rittich made 24 saves, while the Kings are set to face the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup playoffs with home-ice advantage for the first time. The Flames clinched the game with four goals in a rapid 5 1/2-minute burst in the third period, including goals from Morton and Parekh. The game, originally postponed due to wildfires, saw Backlund also adding a goal to the Flames' impressive performance. Noteworthy is Parekh's potential as the ninth overall pick last summer and the Kings' return of key players like Quinton Byfield and Joel Edmundson as they prepare for the playoffs.