"Darryl Sutter 1, Brent Sutter 0.
That would be the Sutter Family result on Saturday night after the brothers met for the first time as opposing coaches in the NHL.
The Kings were briskly efficient, putting a strong hold on the game by scoring three times in a 15-minute stretch in the second period on their way to a 4-1 victory over the Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
That gift-wrapped a successful homecoming for new Kings Coach Darryl Sutter, who had about an eight-year run in Calgary, first as coach and then as general manager.
The game was largely devoid of sentiment until afterward. Kings center Jarret Stoll grabbed the game puck for Sutter and gave it to him in the dressing room. It clearly meant a lot to Sutter and his eyes welled a bit with emotion when he spoke to the media.
He had plans for the memorable puck.
"I've got to give it to Chris," he said, of his youngest son, who was in attendance. "I just can't find him."
Darryl had coached against brothers Brian and Duane in 31 games but this was the first time he had coached against Brent. Brent happened to be the final coaching hire Sutter made when he was the Flames GM."