In his first game for the Calgary Flames, Tyler Toffoli scored a goal in his new team’s 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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The 29-year-old striker scored his sixth goal. In the third period, he took advantage of a lobe from Johnny Gaudreau to appear alone in front of Elvis Merzlikins. He beat the goalkeeper with a fake backhand.
It was the 10th goal for the former Montreal Canadiens color holder in 2021-2022. On Monday, the CH sent Toffoli to the Flames in return for first- and fifth-round picks, hopeful Emil Heineman and striker Tyler Pitlick.
Erik Gudbranson, Elias Lindholm, Matthew Tkachuk, Dillon Dube and Adam Ruzicka also hit the mark in this one-sided win for the Alberta club.
The reply for the Blue Jackets was provided by Adam Boqvist and Zach Werenski.