Recap - Flames Defeat Chicago 5-2
Recap - Flames Defeat Chicago 5-2
Curtis Glencross scored twice to lead the Flames over Chicago 5-2 on Friday at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Bettors who backed the Flames were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Calgary got goals from Curtis Glencross (2), Rene Bourque, Lee Stempniak, and Paul Byron in the victory. Stempniak opened the scoring at 5:41 of the first period.
Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 30 of 32 Chicago shots in the victory.
Chicago got goals from Marian Hossa and Viktor Stalberg in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Chicago got a 21-stop effort from Corey Crawford in the loss.
On the power play, Calgary went 0-for-2, while the Blackhawks were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Calgary lost the shots on goal battle to Chicago by a margin of 32-26.
Calgary looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Edmonton.
