Flames Post-Game: Flames win goaltending duel with the Devils

Tkachuk scores twice as Flames beat Devils 3-2

Flames improve to 2-0-0 with the win

The Calgary Flames won their second straight game of the season on Saturday night, defeating the New Jersey Devils 3-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Matthew Tkachuk led the way for the Flames with two goals, while Elias Lindholm added the other. Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the win.

The Flames got off to a strong start, outshooting the Devils 11-4 in the first period. They took a 1-0 lead midway through the period when Tkachuk scored on a rebound off a shot from Johnny Gaudreau.

The Devils tied the game early in the second period on a power play goal from Jesper Bratt. But the Flames regained the lead a few minutes later when Lindholm scored on a breakaway.

The Devils tied the game again in the third period on a goal from Ondrej Palat. But Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.

The Flames will be back in action on Monday night when they host the Edmonton Oilers.

Flames' goaltending shines in win

The Flames' goaltending was a big reason for their win on Saturday night. Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves, including several key stops in the third period.

Markstrom has been excellent in the early going this season, posting a 2.00 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.

The Flames' goaltending has been a major strength for them in recent years, and it looks like that will continue to be the case this season.

Flames' power play struggles continue

The Flames' power play went 0-for-3 on Saturday night, continuing their struggles from the previous game.

The Flames have now gone 0-for-9 on the power play this season, which is one of the worst rates in the NHL.

The Flames need to find a way to improve their power play if they want to be a contender this season.