Mikael Backlund scored the overtime winner and added an assist to give the host Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday, snapping a two-game losing skid.
With Adam Fox in the penalty box for high-sticking, Backlund was parked at the doorstep and deflected Huberdeau’s shot 88 seconds into overtime. It was Backlund’s 11th goal of the season.
Andrew Mangiapane and Nazem Kadri also scored for the Flames, who relinquished a 2-0 lead built in the opening minute but recovered. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves in a fantastic netminding duel and Jonathan Huberdeau collected two assists.