While Chicago was on the man-advantage, Mikael Backlund took the puck away from Andre Burakovsky in the neutral zone, skated it in for a breakaway, and beat Spencer Knight to give the Flames a 2-1 lead with a short-handed goal.

CHICAGO -- Mikael Backlund scored a short-handed goal and had an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 3-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Thursday. “I thought we played with a lot of energy,” Backlund said. “Our special teams were really good tonight, both ways.”

Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.

Backlund's shorthanded stunner and Sharangovich's power-play strike propel the Flames to a decisive road victory in Chicago.

Flames GM Craig Conroy continues to work the phone lines ahead of the March 6 deadline; he has a tough decision to make on Rasmus Andersson.

The NHL’s trade deadline isn’t until March 6, but rumors are still swirling about whether the Calgary Flames will deal defenseman Rasmus Andersson to another te

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.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at the United Center. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion to talk about a rare off night for

It seems to be only a matter of time before the Calgary Flames trade 29-year-old veteran defenceman Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary Flames are fielding trade calls for veterans like Rasmus Andersson, but are hesitant to move key players such as Blake Coleman. Despite Andersson's pending UFA status and consistent interest,

New York Islanders (26-16-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (20-23-4, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames face the New York Islanders in a non-conference matchup.