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from nearby Airdrie, Alta., who played his Junior A hockey in Calgary, made 30 saves for the win.Johnny Gaudreauleft the game in the second period. The defenceman injured his right leg lunging to launch a sharp-angled shot.
After testing his leg with a short skate during a television timeout, last season's Norris Trophy winner headed to the dressing room. The Flames were looking for both a bounce-back game and precious points after Saturday's 8-3 crumbling at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. Calgary was among five teams separated by just six points atop the Pacific Division heading into Tuesday.Labanc beat Rittich with a high backhand at 7:45 of the third period.Barclay GoodrowBurns drew the visitors even at 3:57, and collected his 500th career point as a Shark, with a high slapshot over Rittich's blocker.Calgary opened the period on the power play because of Kane's high-sticking minor.Gaudreau andThe Flames outshot San Jose 16-9 in a scoreless first period.
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