NHL Roundup: Flames Outscore Oilers in Offensive Explosion, 9–5

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on March 26, 2022. Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Johnny Gaudreau collected a career-best five assists and Matthew Tkachuk netted two goals and two assists to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 9–5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Elias Lindholm and Mikael Backlund both scored twice, while Chris Tanev scored once in a three-point outing. Oliver Kylington and Dillon Dube added singles for the Pacific Division-leading Flames in the Battle of Alberta clash. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves.