Flames Secure Fourth Straight Win, Edge Closer to Playoff Spot

Calgary's victory over Los Angeles intensifies the battle for the Western Conference's wild-card positions.

Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, leading the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
The win marks the Flames' fourth consecutive victory, tightening the race for the Western Conference's second wild-card spot.
Calgary remains five points behind Nashville, with the Kings and Predators tied for the two wild-card positions.
Jacob Markstrom, the Flames' goalie, made 21 saves and recorded his fifth assist of the season, the most by any NHL goalie.
Andrew Mangiapane celebrated his 400th career game with a goal, becoming the first player from his draft class's sixth round to reach that milestone.