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Bruins struggle early in 5-2 loss to Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Michael Frolik scored two goals to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

Johnny Gaudreau collected his 100th NHL goal and rookie defenseman Juusu Valimaki scored his first for the Flames. Matthew Tkachuk added an empty-net goal.

Mikael Backlund and Michael Stone each had two assists as Calgary won its second straight home game. Goaltender Mike Smith stopped 24 of 26 shots in the win.

Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist for the Bruins. Brad Marchand also scored. Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask turned away 24 shots in the loss.