Early special-teams goals propel Flames past Blackhawks

Mikael Backlund scored a first-period goal that held up as the game-winner, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each collected a goal and an assist and Matt Coronato added an empty-netter for the Flames, who finished a 2-3-0 road trip. Calgary went into the clash with only one win in the past six outings.

Flames goaltender Devin Cooley made 22 saves.

Nick Foligno scored for the Blackhawks...