As the Calgary Flames transition to David Rittich from Mike Smith as the No. 1 goalie, they need a positive attitude from each while trying to hold on to the top spot in the Western Conference.

WATCH: [All Flames vs. Coyotes highlights] David Rittich made 22 saves for the Flames (10-9-3), who are 0-2-1 in their past three. A Rittich turnover led to the Coyotes' first goal.

Calgary took a 5-0 lead at 11:35, as Backlund snapped a shot glove-side past Rittich for his 15th of the season. Ward got the Kings on the board on a power play at 13:49, putting home his own rebound.

Rittich comes to the Island having played in parts of nine pro seasons with the Kings, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Calgary Flames.

- Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale.

Nazem Kadri scored twice as the visiting Calgary Flames topped the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday in the last game of the NHL's regular season. Mikael Backlund added a goal and an assist for ...