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Jokinen, Flames look to build off win against Hurricanes

Mar 6, 2009 - 11:15 AM Calgary (38-19-6) at Carolina (33-27-5), 7:00 p.m. EST

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Ticker) -- Newly acquired Olli Jokinen and the Calgary Flames continue their season-high, seven-game road trip when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.

Traded by the Phoenix Coyotes for Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a draft pick prior to the NHL trade deadline on Wednesday, Jokinen shined in his debut with the Flames, who are considered to be legitimate contenders in the crowded Western Conference.

The 11-year veteran netted two goals and helped Calgary post a 5-1 triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for its second straight win.

The Flames, who are in third place in the West with 84 points, successfully built off Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.

Carolina, meanwhile, has won two of its last three contests.

The Hurricanes are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday - their best offensive effort since a win of the same score over Colorado on February 22.








  • NHL
    FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CALGARY 0 0 1 1
    CAROLINA 3 2 1 6 FINAL
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 19 (SERGEI SAMSONOV, ROD BRIND'AMOUR)
    14:51
    CAR - SERGEI SAMSONOV 14 (UNASSISTED) 17:40
    CAR - ERIK COLE 17 (ERIC STAAL, ANTON BABCHUK) 18:22
    2ND PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 20 (ERIC STAAL) 7:58


    Mar 6 9:32 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 1
    CAROLINA 6
    3RD PRD: CGY - JAROME IGINLA 29 (UNASSISTED) 16:11

    Flames 1, Hurricanes 6  3rd - 3:49Mar 6 9:27 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 0
    CAROLINA 6
    3RD PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 21 (MATT CULLEN, CHAD LAROSE) 4:08

    Flames 0, Hurricanes 6  3rd - 15:52Mar 6 9:00 PM


  • NHL
    END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CALGARY 0 0 0
    CAROLINA 3 2 5 END OF THE 2ND
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 19 (SERGEI SAMSONOV, ROD BRIND'AMOUR)
    14:51
    CAR - SERGEI SAMSONOV 14 (UNASSISTED) 17:40
    CAR - ERIK COLE 17 (ERIC STAAL, ANTON BABCHUK) 18:22
    2ND PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 20 (ERIC

    Mar 6 8:36 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 0
    CAROLINA 5
    2ND PRD: CAR - SCOTT WALKER 4 (MATT CULLEN) 17:17

    Flames 0, Hurricanes 5  2nd - 2:43Mar 6 8:33 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 0
    CAROLINA 4
    2ND PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 20 (ERIC STAAL) 7:58

    Flames 0, Hurricanes 4  2nd - 12:02Mar 6 8:15 PM


  • NHL
    END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CALGARY 0 0
    CAROLINA 3 3 END OF THE 1ST
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 19 (SERGEI SAMSONOV, ROD BRIND'AMOUR)
    14:51
    CAR - SERGEI SAMSONOV 14 (UNASSISTED) 17:40
    CAR - ERIK COLE 17 (ERIC STAAL, ANTON BABCHUK) 18:22
    SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOT

    Mar 6 7:43 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 0
    CAROLINA 3
    1ST PRD: CAR - ERIK COLE 17 (ERIC STAAL, ANTON BABCHUK) 18:22

    Flames 0, Hurricanes 3  1st - 1:38Mar 6 7:42 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 0
    CAROLINA 2
    1ST PRD: CAR - SERGEI SAMSONOV 14 (UNASSISTED) 17:40

    Flames 0, Hurricanes 2  1st - 2:20Mar 6 7:40 PM


  • NHL
    CALGARY 0
    CAROLINA 1
    1ST PRD: CAR - (PP) RAY WHITNEY 19 (SERGEI SAMSONOV, ROD BRIND'AMOUR)
    14:51

    Flames 0, Hurricanes 1  1st - 5:09Mar 6 7:36 PM