Jakob Pelletier had a standout performance, scoring two goals and adding an assist, as the Calgary Flames defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. The win marked the Flames’ third consecutive victory, and they dominated the game from start to finish.<\/p>\n
Pelletier’s two goals led the way for the Flames’ offense, which was fueled by a strong team effort. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich, and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary, while Dustin Wolf made 23 saves in goal.<\/p>\n
Rory Kerins, a forward called up from the minors, made his NHL debut and had a strong game. He recorded two assists, both in the first period, and showed flashes of his AHL-leading 21-goal scoring ability.<\/p>\n
Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, recorded his 100th career point with a goal in the second period. The 19-year-old has now scored 34 goals and recorded 66 assists in 112 games.<\/p>\n
The Blackhawks, who lost for the ninth time in 11 games, struggled to contain the Flames’ offense. Louis Crevier scored for Chicago, but the team was unable to mount a sustained rally.<\/p>\n
* Flames: Completed a series sweep of Chicago with a dominant performance.
\n* Blackhawks: It was a rough night for Seth Jones, who was on the ice for four Calgary goals.<\/p>\n
Backlund’s ninth goal gave Calgary a 3-1 lead with 5:52 left in the first period. The Flames were in control the rest of the way.<\/p>\n
It was Pelletier’s first career multigoal game. He had five goals and 10 assists in 52 career games coming into the day.<\/p>\n
The Flames play at St. Louis on Tuesday and Thursday, while the Blackhawks visit Nashville on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The Flames’ dominant performance was a testament to their depth and talent. With a strong team effort and standout performances from Pelletier and Kerins, the team is looking strong as they head into their next games.<\/p>\n
Q: Who scored twice for the Flames?
\nA: Jakob Pelletier<\/p>\n
Q: Who made his NHL debut for the Flames?
\nA: Rory Kerins<\/p>\n
Q: Who recorded his 100th career point for the Blackhawks?
\nA: Connor Bedard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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