nhl Game Recap
Flames Down Anaheim 6-0 - Match Report
Calgary earned a 6-0 victory over Anaheim behind a 2-goal performance from Mikael Backlund on Thursday at Honda Center.
Bettors who backed the Flames were rewarded as +102 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Calgary got goals from Mikael Backlund(2), Mark Jankowski(2), Elias Lindholm, and Oliver Kylington in the victory. Lindholm opened the scoring at 8:15 of the first period.
Cam Talbot stopped 44 of 44 Anaheim shots in the victory.
John Gibson stopped 12 of 16 shots for the Ducks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Calgary scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Anaheim went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Anaheim outshot Calgary 44-32 in the game.
Calgary heads into a battle against the Blackhawks. Anaheim, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vancouver.