nhl Game Recap
Flames vs Devils Final: 5-2 - Recap
The Flames beat New Jersey 5-2 on Thursday, earning a victory backstopped by David Rittich's 21 saves.
Bettors who backed the Flames were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Mikael Backlund, Derek Ryan, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, and Noah Hanifin each scored for the Flames in the victory. Ryan opened the scoring for Calgary.
David Rittich stopped 21 of 23 New Jersey shots in the victory.
New Jersey got goals from Jack Hughes, and Nikita Gusev in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 33 of 38 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Calgary scored 2 times on 6 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Calgary outshot New Jersey 38-23 in the game.
Calgary looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blues. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track at Edmonton.