Takeaways from Calgary Flames' 7-4 comeback victory over the Dallas Stars

Flames received contributions throughout the lineup to net five unanswered goals and stun the Stars

Big win in Big D.

The Calgary Flames scored five unanswered goals to claim a 7-4 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday. The Flames have won six consecutive games in Dallas.

Yegor Sharangovich equaled a career high with three points (one goal, two assists), while A.J. Greer, Blake Coleman, Elias Lindholm and Adam Ruzicka all collected one goal and one assist in Calgary’s third victory this season when trailing after two periods. The Flames (8-9-3) managed that feat only twice last season.

Mikael Backlund and Nazem Kadri also scored for the Flames, while Andrew Mangiapane collected two assists.

Jacob Markstrom’s 23-save performance didn’t help his goals-against average and save percentage, and he surrendered one that shouldn’t beat him, but credit Markstrom for shutting the door in the second half of the clash.

The Stars (12-5-2) went into the night’s action atop the Central Division and appeared in full control midway through the clash thanks to Wyatt Johnston’s pair of goals, the first coming only 73 seconds into the clash, along with singles from Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski that gave them a 4-2 lead.

However, the Flames took advantage of some dubious goaltending from Jake Oettinger — who has a career regular-season record of 2-4-0 against Calgary.

Here are three more thoughts from the wildly entertaining affair.

Sharangovich showing his wares

Remember all the flak Flames GM Craig Conroy took last summer for making the trade that sent Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils for Sharangovich and a third-round pick? Remember how it ratcheted up further when Toffoli was named the NHL’s first star of the week on Oct. 30 after he racked up six goals in a four-game stretch?

Consider how both have performed in their last 10 outings: Toffoli has scored two goals and added four assists along with a minus-11 rating, while Sharangovich has netted four goals and four assists, along with an even rating.

Sure, Toffoli is likely to finish ahead of Sharangovich in goals and points, but after taking time to find his footing with the Flames, Sharangovich has started displaying what he provides. He also appears to be clicking with Lindholm.

Fourth line deserves its due

The fourth line of Greer, Ruzicka and Dillon Dube played a huge part in the win, and among the rewards was a shift in the final minute of the second period.

This outing was a prime example of what Ruzicka can be when the spirit and body are willing.

Unfortunately, the big and talented forward doesn’t always show the necessary fire, but when he is moving — which he was with Greer and Dube also driving the play — Ruzicka shows exactly why the Flames have been extremely patient and willing to prod him regularly.

Shot of skill

Not only did the Flames put a converted touchdown on the board, but the night featured some high-skill tallies, and that is something to build off.

Sharangovich’s goal finished a perfectly executed three-on-two rush. Ruzicka netted another goal off the rush, and Connor Zary fired a “wow” inducing saucer pass to Backlund.

Even though the Flames failed to score on their power plays, they actually created momentum on their final chance late in the second period. Those tallies and the way they had success with a more simplified power play, can be signs a man-advantage breakthrough could be on the way.