CALGARY — Jiri Hudler scored the goal that sparked the comeback then scored the game-deciding goal in the shootout as the Calgary Flames staged a late rally to win 5-4 over the New Jersey Devils Saturday night.
Down 4-2, Flames coach Bob Hartley aggressively pulled goaltender Karri Ramo with just under four minutes remaining in the game. It worked, as Calgary (13-7-2) pulled to within one when Hudler scored from the side of the net with 2:22 left.
Ramo returned to the net briefly before heading to the bench again and, while it took until the very end, Curtis Glencross ended up with the puck in the slot and scored his second of the game with just five seconds to go.
In the shootout, both teams scored once in the first three shooters, setting the stage for Hudler, who whipped a shot past Devils (9-9-3) goalie Scott Clemmensen to put Calgary ahead. Ramo clinched the improbable victory by stopping Travis Zajac.
Josh Jooris also scored for Calgary, who finished 4-1 on a five-game homestand. They also keep alive an impressive streak of 8-0-1 in the game following a loss.
Adam Henrique, Mike Cammalleri, Travis Zajac and Tuomo Ruuto scored for New Jersey Devils. The Devils are 1-1-1 on their four-game road trip which wraps up Tuesday in Vancouver.
