Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to 3-1 win over Kings
Associated PressCALGARY, Alberta — Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Takeaways Kings: The forward line of Phillip Danault between Moore and Kevin Fiala entered the game on a roll with Danault and Moore on matching five-game point streaks. They were held off the scoresheet until the end the third period when it was Moore’s shot that, after video review, was ruled to have crossed the line Flames: Entering Monday, only the San Jose Sharks had a worst first-period goal differential than Calgary, but the home side turned in a much better opening 20 minutes on this night, outshooting Los Angeles 10-7 and generating a bunch of dangerous chances. Key stat Calgary entered the night ranked 27th on the penalty kill and while they were only tested once, that one Los Angeles man advantage came with just over two minutes left.