nhl Game Recap
Flames Down Minnesota 2-0 - Match Report
Calgary earned a 2-0 victory over Minnesota behind a 2-goal performance from Elias Lindholm on Thursday at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Bettors who backed the Flames were rewarded as -134 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
Elias Lindholm(2) scored for the Flames in the victory. Lindholm opened the scoring for Calgary.
Mike Smith turned in a 31-save effort for the Flames.
Alex Stalock stopped 18 of 20 shots for the Wild, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Calgary went 0-for-2, while the Wild were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.
Minnesota outshot Calgary 31-20 in the game.
Calgary heads into a battle against the Predators. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Edmonton.