Backlund and Sharangovich lead Flames to 3-1 road win over Blackhawks

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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) celebrates his goal on the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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) — Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) celebrates his goal on the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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8:52 PM on Thursday, January 15

The Associated Press

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.

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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