CALGARY -- Mikael Backlund had two goals and an assist and Chad Johnson made 20 saves to help the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday.
Mark Giordano had a goal and two assists, and Kris Versteeg and Sean Monahan also scored for the Flames (24-20-3), who opened a three-game homestand by avoiding a three-game losing streak.
Mikael Backlund scores twice in Flames win
Calgary defeats Panthers to open three-game homestand
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