Tkachuk scores twice for Flames in 3-2 win over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Teen-ager Matthew Tkachuk recorded his first two-goal game, including the game-winner with 4:21 to play, and the Calgary Flames handed the San Jose Sharks their first home loss of the season, 3-2 on Thursday night.
Troy Brouwer and Tkachuk scored in a 93-second span late in the second period as the Flames ended a two-game slide.
Brent Burns and Melker Karlsson scored for the Sharks, who were the last team in the league to lose at home.
Chad Johnson stopped 26 of 28 shots in his fourth appearance for the Flames. Martin Jones recorded 19 saves for the Sharks.
The Flames caught a break when Jones kept his eyes on Michael Ferland, who carried the puck behind the net. A quick pass to Brouwer caught the goalie off guard and it was an easy score.
Tkachuk made it 2-0 soon after, taking a pass from Deryk Engelland and firing it past Jones.
