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Sabres Blanked By Flames

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BY RANDY SCHULTZ –

BUFFALO, NY — The Calgary Flames exploded for four goals in the 2nd period Thursday night on their way to a 5-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Johnny Gaudreau and Andrew Mangiapane each scored two goals to lead the Flames. Matthew Tkachuk added a single goal for the winners.

Jacob Markstrom recorded the shutout for the Flames, turning aside all 27 shots the Sabres fired at him.

Calgary outshot Buffalo for the game, 33-27.

Dustin Torkarski started the game in goal for the Sabres but was pulled after the second period. Aaron Dell finished the game in net for Buffalo.

(Photo by Janet Schultz Photography/NY Hockey OnLine)