Flames’ special teams shine in 3-1 win over Panthers
CALGARY — Mikael Backlund’s third period short-handed goal was the game-winner and Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves as the Calgary Flames edged the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Monday night.
Rookie Martin Pospisil and Blake Coleman also scored for Calgary (13-14-5). The Flames have recorded points in their last four (2-0-2) outings.
Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal for Florida (18-11-2). The Panthers wrapped up their five-game road trip with a 2-3-0 record.
Markstrom was excellent in his return from a seven-game absence due to a fractured finger. He’s 6-2-1 in his last nine starts and improves to 7-8-2 on the season.