CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Dean McAmmond's power-play goal against his former team with 4:01 left in regulation Thursday night lifted the Calgary Flames into a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Blackhawks in a battle of two of the NHL's most surprising teams.
McAmmond poked a rebound of defenseman Derek Morris' slap shot from the blue line into a vacated net, helping Calgary stretch its unbeaten streak to seven games (6
1).
The Flames, who have a league-low two regulation losses, got a chance to tie when Chicago's Tony Amonte was penalized for tripping Morris with 5:03 left.
Calgary (13-2-1-2) has yet to suffer a regulation home loss, with both setbacks at the Pengrowth Saddledome coming in overtime.
The Blackhawks, who squandered a two-goal lead, had to kill another penalty in the final minutes of regulation as Michael Nylander went off for high-sticking with 3:43 left.
Chicago registered the only shot in a quiet overtime session.
Ryan Vandenbussche scored his first goal of the season 6:28 into the first period before Steve Sullivan tallied 1:56 into the second to make it 2-0.
Calgary halved the deficit on Jamie Wright's goal with 15 seconds remaining in the middle period.
Jocelyn Thibault turned aside 21 shots for the Blackhawks and Roman Turek made 23 saves for the Flames.
Jarome Iginla assisted on McAmmond's goal, extending his points streak to 12 games.
