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Flames Close Road Trip With 3-1 Win Over Blackhawks

Special teams combined with steady structure provided the breakthrough for a team searching for offense.

Overview

  • Nick Foligno scored early for Chicago before Yegor Sharangovich’s power-play goal and Mikael Backlund’s shorthanded strike flipped the game, with Matt Coronato adding an empty-netter.
  • Calgary’s special teams produced a 2-0 margin that proved decisive in a low-event, tightly checked contest.
  • The Flames completed their five-game trip at 2-3-0 and head home to host the Islanders on Saturday.
  • The victory prevented a season sweep after Chicago won the first two meetings by a combined 9-2.
  • Backlund moved into sixth on the Flames’ all-time assists list, passing Mark Giordano.