Chinakhov unleashed a cross-body wrist shot that could only be seen after the goal light flashed. The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-14-11) took what looked to be a commanding 2-0 lead over the Calgary Flames in a game in which space was a more precious commodity than midtown Manhattan.

Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist for his first multi-point game of the season as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.

Depth shines as Flames overpower Islanders with timely goals. Klapka, Kirkland, and Kuznetsov ignite victory, while Zary extends his impressive point streak.

The Calgary Flames visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime. Montreal has gone 10-9-1 in home games and 23-13-6 overall. The Canadiens have a 20-4-6 record in games they score three or more goals.

CHICAGO (AP) — Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Thursday night. Devin Cooley made 22 saves and Matt Coronato added an empty-net goal for the Flames,

Barclay Goodrow had two goals and an assist, and John Klingberg and Tyler Toffoli scored for the Sharks (17-14-3), who won the first game of a three-game homestand. Yaroslav Askarov made 27 saves.

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