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Flames vs Canucks Final: 4-1 - Recap

The Flames beat Vancouver 4-1 on Thursday, earning a victory backstopped by Jacob Markstrom's 24 saves.

The Flames were a -161 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Calgary got goals from Andrew Mangiapane, Rasmus Andersson, Elias Lindholm, and Matthew Tkachuk in the victory. Andersson opened the scoring at 3:36 of the first period.

Jacob Markstrom turned in a 24-save effort for the Flames.

Vancouver got a goal from Matthew Highmore in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Vancouver got a 24-stop effort from Thatcher Demko in the loss.

On the power play, Calgary went 1-for-4, while the Canucks were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.

Calgary outshot Vancouver 28-25 in the game.

Calgary looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canucks. The Canucks will aim to get back on the winning track at Edmonton.