Flames down Ducks

In Calgary, the Flames won their fourth straight game, 2-4, over the Anaheim Ducks.

Mike Smith made 25 saves to backstop the win.

T.J. Brodie had a goal in Flames win over Anaheim – file photo by Lewis Bleiman

Andrew Mangiapane picked up the game winning goal late in the third period.

“I think we’re keeping it simple,” Mangiapane said. “We’re limiting our turnovers and we played a full 60 [minutes]. That’s definitely helping us right there.”

TJ Brodie also scored for Calgary who now lead the San Jose Sharks by three points in the Pacific Division race.

“Definitely was a real tight game,” Mangiapane said. “You’re just trying to throw pucks at the net and make plays when you can. It was tight, and it was one of the lucky bounces that went our way so it was definitely nice.”

Derek Grant struck for the Ducks; lone goal.

The Ducks trail the second wild card by seven points.

“At the end of the day there’s six, seven teams all right there,” Anaheim forward Troy Terry said. “I still think it’s up for grabs. Even tonight, it’s always tough to lose and these are valuable points, but that team is one of the best in the League and I think we saw what we can do as a team if we’re skating and playing the way we can. It [stinks] to lose, but it’s something we can definitely build off.”

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Ryan Miller made 26 saves in the loss.

“They’ve got a good group and we stuck with them for most of the game,” Ducks forward Adam Henrique said. “It’s obviously a couple mistakes that end up in the back of our net.”