Matchsticks and Gasoline · Mar 21, 2016
Game Recap: Niklas Backstrom Helps Flames Take 4-1 Win In Montreal
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsWith Niklas Backstrom in net for the first time since January 2015, the Flames earned the win during their first of a 3 game road trip.
Game Summary
Niklas Backstom started in net and the Flames decided to go with only 5 defensemen tonight, but they didn't need to as Tyler Wotherspoon made it to Montreal in time for the game. Deryk Engelland went home to be with his wife during the birth of their second child. Congrats Engelland family! Up front, Sam Bennett returned to the lineup, rendering Freddie Hamilton the healthy scratch. The starting lineup included Mark Giordano, Dougie Hamilton, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, and Josh Jooris.