Flames Rally for 4-2 Win Over Kraken on Andersson's 3 Assists

Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson recorded three assists to lead his team to a 4-2 comeback victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. The win improved Calgary's record in their last eight home games to 6-1-1 and moved them five points behind a Western Conference wildcard spot.

The Flames trailed 2-1 entering the third period but erupted for three goals to secure the victory. Mikael Backlund tied the score at 1-1 with 9:40 left in the second period, redirecting a clever pass from Andersson into the net for the defenceman's 200th career NHL assist. Seattle regained the lead later in the frame when Kaapo Kakko tipped a shot from Ryker Evans past goaltender Dustin Wolf on the power play, making it 2-1 with 2:44 remaining.

Calgary's momentum shifted decisively in the final period. Nazem Kadri evened the game at 2-2 just 9:56 in, firing a one-timer from the left circle on the power play to end the Flames' 0-for-13 drought with the man advantage. Andersson set up the play by retrieving a loose puck and delivering it to Kadri's wheelhouse. Less than two minutes later, at 11:19, Matt Coronato gave Calgary the lead, taking a neutral-zone pass...