Backlund put the Flames back in front 2-1 with a power-play goal at 6:50. Kadri's shot from the right face-off circle hit Askarov's pad and bounced to the right for Backlund to beat Askarov through the five-hole.

Huberdeau scored two goals on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sharks. Huberdeau tallied at 4:40 of the first period and then added an empty-netter at the last second of the contest. His stellar December was not interrupted by the holiday break -- the 31-year-old winger has seven goals and six assists over 10 games this month.