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'Man, he's awesome': Huberdeau's heroics show Calgary Flames' close-knit bond
Jonathan Huberdeau fought to protect Matt Coronato after a dangerous hit, helping Calgary secure a 3-2 shootout win over Dallas in a display of strong team unity.
- Jonathan Huberdeau, veteran left winger, fought to defend Matt Coronato as Calgary beat Dallas 3-2 in a shootout.
- Mikko Rantanen's late second-period hit checked Matt Coronato head-first into the boards, leaving Coronato bloodied and earning Rantanen a boarding major and game misconduct.
- Huberdeau said `I just had to have Matty's back`, adding it isn't natural for him, while Ryan Huska, Flames coach, called the play a `terrible hit` and praised the team’s energy.
- Nazem Kadri scored the shootout-winning goal, and the victory moved Calgary Flames into 31st place, one point ahead of Nashville Predators.
- Players said the energy from the fight and win energized the team, illustrating the Calgary Flames' closeness despite their miserable first quarter of the season.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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