Flames Triumph Over Canadiens 5-2 in St. Louis' Absence

Mikael Backlund's two goals and an assist propel Calgary closer to playoff contention.

Mikael Backlund scored two goals and an assist, leading the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
The win marks the Flames' second consecutive victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive with 15 games left in the regular season.
Montreal Canadiens played their first game since coach Martin St. Louis took an indefinite leave due to family reasons, with assistant Trevor Letowski stepping in.
Backlund became the 11th player in Flames history to reach 200 career goals, joining Kent Nilsson as the second Swedish-born skater to achieve this milestone.
Former Flames captain Lanny McDonald received a standing ovation at the game, following his recovery from a cardiac event in February.