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Backlund scores, Flames cruise past Flyers

Travis Konecny scored and Samuel Ersson made 20 saves for the Flyers (20-12-7), who were playing the second half of a back to back after a 6-3 win at the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. It was just the third regulation loss in the past 12 games (5-3-4) for Philadelphia.

Connor Zary scores on OT power play to lift the Flames past the Bruins, 2-1

Connor Zary scored off a scramble in front of the goal on a power play at 1:53 of overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 2-1 victory over Boston on Monday night
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Backlund, Flames eyeing more with playoff spot within reach

CALGARY — Last in the NHL in mid-November, the red-hot Calgary Flames have clawed their way back to within one point of a playoff spot. Leading the resurgence has been captain Mikael Backlund, who scored the opening goal on Wednesday, propelling Calgary to a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sleepy Flyers grounded by Flames in year-ending loss

The Flyers complete their four-game road trip on Saturday night at Edmonton. Flyers entered the game leading the NHL in comeback win with 14. No else had more than 11. … Since 2000, the Flames have a league-leading New Year’s Eve games mark of 14-4-2.
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Zary scores on power play in OT, Flames edge Bruins

Connor Zary scored on a power play 1:53 into overtime, and the Calgary Flames defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Monday.

Flyers vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL Game

At the other end of the rink, Calgary No. 1 Dustin Wolf has been automatic on home ice, posting six consecutive wins while posting an elite .939 SV% and 1.66 GAA. Of course, he also went 20-8-4 with respective .921 and 2.33 marks at the Scotiabank Saddledome last season.

Blake Coleman scores late as Flames edge Oilers 3-2

Blake Coleman scored his 11th goal of the season with 7:29 to play and the Calgary Flames edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2.
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GAME RECAP: Flames 3, Oilers 2

Connor McDavid extends his point streak to 12 games as the Oilers fall to a 3-2 defeat to the Flames in the Battle of Alberta rematch at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night

Bruins vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL Game

Another advantage for the Flames in this matchup is home ice, where they're 10-5-2 this season. On the other hand, the Bruins carry an 8-10 road record into this contest. Mikael Backlund has four goals over his last four games, and I like him to keep that going tonight.

Backlund scores twice as Flames use 3-goal 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-2

Mikael Backlund had two goals, and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2.
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