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Calgary Flames 5 Nashville Predators 2
The Flames took care of business last night, downing the Nashville Predators 5-2. The Flames took the season series and at the same time took over first place in the Western Conference. Here’s the rest of the best that wasn’t covered in our recap/RTF combo!
Tidbits
-Firsts!: Oliver Kylington (also had an assist) and Alan Quine both scored their first goals last night.
-17: Rasmus Andersson collected an assist on Alan Quine’s goal, snapping a 17 game pointless streak.
-6: Mike Smith has now won 6 straight games, allowing only 9 goals during that stretch.
Highlights
Post Game Reaction
"It was a real good night."
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 9, 2018
Bill Peters assesses the team's play vs. Nashville. pic.twitter.com/L7EXQGOTgm
"Just snuck 'er in on the backhand."
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 9, 2018
Alan Quine takes us through his first goal as a Flame! pic.twitter.com/u2HpMmn4ot
"I think we definitely got better as the game went on."
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 9, 2018
Garnet Hathaway shares his thoughts on the 5-2 victory over the Preds. pic.twitter.com/kt6FJaLyL5
"An amazing feeling."
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 9, 2018
Oliver Kylington talks about scoring his first @NHL goal and picking up an assist in the 5-2 win over Nashville. pic.twitter.com/7KNihs5mcN