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Kadri Powers Flames Past Sharks

Nazem Kadri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in the first game back from the Olympic break for both teams.

Nazem Kadri scored two goals to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in the first game back from the Olympic break. Connor Zary broke a tie early in the third period, while Mikael Backlund added an empty-net goal to seal the win.

Dustin Wolf made 34 saves for Calgary, improving to 10-2 in his career against San Jose. Tyler Toffoli scored the lone goal for the Sharks, who lost the opener of a crucial six-game homestand as they try to make a playoff run, beginning the night five points out of a playoff spot.