Backlund and Sharangovich lead Flames to 3-1 road win over Blackhawks
[January 16, 2026]
CHICAGO (AP) — Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal
and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on
Thursday night.
Devin Cooley made 22 saves and Matt Coronato added an empty-net goal for
the Flames, who won for only the second time in seven games. They
completed a 2-3 trip, improving to 8-16-2 on the road this season. |
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert, right, collides with
Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley during the third period of an NHL
hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) |
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Nick Foligno scored early and Spencer Knight stopped 20 shots
for the Blackhawks, outscored 7-2 while dropping the first two
games of a four-game homestand. They have lost three of four
following a four-game win streak.
Chicago star Connor Bedard was held without a point and finished
minus-2 after missing Monday's 4-1 loss to Edmonton with an
illness.
Blackhawks forward Teuvo Teravainen sat out with an upper-body
injury that prevented him from playing the final two periods
against the Oilers.
Foligno, the Blackhawks' captain, opened the scoring with his
second goal of the season 2:38 into the first period.
Sharangovich tied it 36 seconds later on a power play, assisted
by Backlund and Connor Zary.
With the Flames killing a penalty, Backlund scored unassisted at
6:05 to give them a 2-1 lead. Backlund also had a goal and an
assist Tuesday in a 5-3 loss at Columbus.
Following a scoreless second period, Sharangovich assisted on
Coronato's empty-netter with 1:01 remaining to seal it. It was
Coronato’s 13th goal of the season.
Up next
Flames: Begin a five-game homestand Saturday against the New
York Islanders.
Blackhawks: Host the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.
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