(Chicago) Johnny Gaudreau, Dillon Dube and Blake Coleman all scored in the first period as the Calgary Flames prevailed 5-2 at the expense of the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.
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Jacob Markstrom made 21 saves for the Flames, who have won seven of their last eight games.
Gaudreau and Oliver Kylington completed the job in an empty net for the Pacific Division leaders. Matthew Tkachuk had two assists in the victory, bringing his total points to 98 this season.
The Blackhawks were defeated for a 10and times in 11 encounters. Tyler Johnson and Alec Regula hit the mark for the Illinois squad.
Kevin Lankinen blocked 30 shots in the loss.
The Blackhawks finished the game without Mackenzie Entwistle after he left the ice in the first period with a right shoulder injury.