nhl Game Recap
Flames Down Chicago 5-1 - Match Report
Calgary skated to a 5-1 victory over Chicago on Sunday in NHL action at United Center.
Bettors who backed the Flames were rewarded as -217 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Calgary got goals from Matthew Tkachuk, Oliver Kylington, Trevor Lewis, Elias Lindholm, and Johnny Gaudreau in the victory. Tkachuk opened the scoring at 13:13 of the first period.
Jacob Markstrom turned in a 30-save effort for the Flames.
Chicago got a goal from Alex DeBrincat in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 37 of 41 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Calgary went 1-for-3, while the Blackhawks were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Calgary outshot Chicago 42-31 in the game.
Calgary looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Colorado.