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Rasmus Andersson Continues to Shine for Flames Despite Uncertain Future in Calgary
Mikael Backlund scored two goals as the Flames overcame a 2-1 deficit, fueled by a power-play goal ending an 0-for-13 drought, to win 4-2 over the Kraken.
- On Thursday night in Calgary, Mikael Backlund scored twice as the Calgary Flames rallied with three third-period goals to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Chandler Stephenson opened the scoring at 7:52 of the second period and extended his seven-game point streak, while Kaapo Kakko redirected a Ryker Evans power-play pass for a 2-1 Kraken lead.
- Rasmus Andersson, Calgary Flames defenceman, recorded his 200th career assist and finished with three assists, while Jonathan Huberdeau, Calgary Flames forward, reached 800 career points assisting Matt Coronato's winning goal at 11:19 of the third period.
- Both clubs have quick turnarounds: Kraken at San Jose and Flames hosting Vegas on Saturday; Dustin Wolf made 21 saves as Calgary improved to 6-1-1 in last eight home games and Seattle lost seven of eight in December.
- With roster issues on both sides, Jake Bean will undergo surgery while Seattle missed Brandon Montour, Nazem Kadri ended Calgary’s 0-for-13 power-play drought and Seattle killed four of five chances.
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The Kraken have one win in their past 11 games after they failed to dispatch the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Floundering Seattle opened a four-game road trip with a 4-2 loss at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Rasmus Andersson continues to shine for Flames despite uncertain future in Calgary
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Flames score 3 goals in 3rd period, overtake Kraken
Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period deadlock and Rasmus Andersson collected three assists as the host Calgary Flames claimed a 4-2 comeback victory over the slumping Seattle Kraken on Thursday.
·Jackson, United States
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution66% Left
Bias Distribution
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66% Left
L 66%
C 27%
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